Non-Fiction Books

500 contemporary colour photographs, featuring the work of 80 of the world's leading tattoo artists.

This authoritative and groundbreaking publication, written by three internationally renowned design historians, is the first major critical assessm...

Based in London and Berlin, Michael Elmgreen (b. 1961, Denmark) and Ingar Dragset (b. 1969, Norway) have worked as a collaborative team since the m...

This spectacular book offers a scintillating, visually outstanding tour of more than 65 of the world's most fascinating houses. Massimo Listris' st...

Art Deco is epitomized by the French works exhibited at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925....

An internationally renowned architect and lecturer, Daniel Libeskind is one of the world's most influential figures in architecture. Best-known for...

The London Transport bar and circle also known as the bulls-eye or roundel is an icon of commercial design. Over the last century it has come to re...

From first to last, Picasso's prime subject was the human figure and portraiture remained a favourite genre. His earliest portraits were done from...

Taking as his subject icons of consumerism and American popular culture, Derek Boshier made his name in the 1960s as one of the key proponents of B...

Based on hundreds of interviews with directors such as Coppola, Scorsese, Hopper and Spielberg, as well as producers, stars, studio executives, wri...

This is the first study of Scottish war art and artists of the twentieth century. A fascinating visual record of Scotland's experience of conflict,...

There has been much scaremongering about the `death of the book', and how, as words find new ways and means of transmission, young people might gra...

'Craft' is no longer a trend; it is now an enshrined aspect of modern life. This sequel to Olivier Dupon's bestselling The New Artisans - the book ...

The American Dream: From Pop to present presents an overview of the development of American printmaking since 1960, paying particular attention to ...

In the first book of its kind, Aaron Rosen tells the story of how art developed across the world. He takes young readers on a journey through art h...

The face is not only central to identity, but is also the primary vehicle for human expression, emotion and character. It also signifies intellect ...

Steven Heller, the world's foremost graphic-design commentator, and Lita Talarico, design educator, open up designers' personal sketchbooks to prov...

In Paris in 1934, a young and beautiful Jewish emigree, Gerda Pohorylles, met a Hungarian political exile, Andre Friedmann. They reinvented themsel...

The 20th century marked a turning point in spectacle design. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into ...

Vincent van Gogh's tumultuous final years were the climax of his career as a colourist. In France he reached a sustained height of expression and c...

This popular book in the bestselling `Way We Live' series - a visually thrilling exploration of the way people around the world live with colour - ...

Photojournalists are constantly hunting for "the right moment". Now, you can admire the fruits of their labours in this volume of photographs - gri...

What you see is very different from what you think you see... There's a lot going on behind the scenes when you like a photograph. Maybe somethin...

Acclaimed for his good looks as much as his searing acting ability, Canadian actor Ryan Gosling first came to attention, aged 12, as a Mouseketeer ...

There's no one secret to taking beautiful photos. But good photographers do have a few tricks up their sleeves... They know that clouds, far from r...

In this exciting and comprehensive book, Keith Cummings presents an appreciation of glass - its nature and the skills, techniques and machines that...

There is a strong public interest in topics related to theology, retreat centres and mysticism Provides insight on the architectural features of th...

Sinan was the greatest architect of the Ottoman Golden Age of the sixteenth century - when the Ottoman Empire reached its zenith of power and magni...

This compelling book chronicles 75 of the most influential artists from the dawn of the 20th century to the present, and from around the world. Eac...

Prototyping is an essential part of the designer's repertoire. Designers prototype their projects to test them, structurally, aesthetically, techni...

The next generation of architectural design is moving outside the box. Robotic arms are beginning to replace and advance now common digital fabrica...

Materials inspire and arouse emotions, they surround us everywhere, we possess them and feel them. Similarly to people, our formative first impress...

Whether you're a complete beginner or keen to improve your skills, Oils in 10 Steps is sure to help you on your way to becoming a true artist. Span...

The first, and sure to be definitive, collection of the iconic work of Joe Eula, the foremost illustrator of the late twentieth century, featuring ...

Today - from haute couture to ready-to-wear - parkas, puffer coats and backpacks, as well as garments made of neoprene and Mylar are everywhere. Bu...

A la carte. This is a feast for the eyes. Until restaurants became commonplace in the late 1800s, printed menus for meals were rare commodities res...

An ambitious publication in scope and specification, the book presents the total design output of one of the world's most talented and sought-after...

From Bessie Smith and The Supremes to Joan Baez, Madonna, Beyonce, Amy Winehouse, Dolly Parton, Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, and scores more, wome...

Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015 uses a series of thematic lenses to explain the rich history of Japanese architectural developments from the...

Here is a lively and lighthearted survey that looks at the role that old and classic fonts - from letterpress to slab serifs and beyond - play in c...

Smart-lighting design is a rapidly growing area of interactive and cross-disciplinary design that is defining new practices in the profession. Supe...

Finally--a cute and approachable "how-to-draw" manga for shojo artists. Through a series of simple lessons, global manga artist Lin teaches readers...

Wagner's operatic works rank with the supreme achievements of western culture. But acceptance of Wagner's musical genius is tempered by feelings of...

8 detachable posters on heavy card ready for framing. 30 x 40 cm fit standard frames. See other Posterbooks in the series, Smoke!, Hokusai, Mucha, ...

'A rattling tornado of a tale' DANNY BAKER 'Wonderful and wry . . . it will increase your zest for life' RICHARD AYOADE Following a formative enc...

Peter Hook, as co-founder of Joy Division and New Order, has been shaping the course of popular music for thirty years. He provided the propulsive ...

Produced in association with the Musee Marmottan Monet, this beautifully illustrated book looks at the life and work of the leading light in the Im...

This global survey of graphic design innovation brings together over 170 examples from contemporary music packaging, book publishing and magazine d...