July – December 2014
July – December 2014
Winner of ‘Life-Enhancer of the Year’ at the Wallpaper* Design Awards
Illustrated in colour throughout 24.0 x 18.0cm 192pp flexibound ISBN 978 0 500 650288
The bestselling, illustration-led system that enables all readers – from schoolchildren to adults – to grasp the concept of Chinese ideograms with ease
Nominated for the Design Museum’s Designs of the Year 2014
£12.95
‘Turns a fiendish world into a visual treat … shines a spotlight of childlike clarity on the seemingly impenetrable world of Chinese ideograms … beautifully illustrated’ The Guardian
ShaoLan is the creator of Chineasy. She is an entrepreneur, writer, traveller and dreamer. Hter aim is to allow the east and west to communicate freely.
‘If you’ve ever felt the urge to read Chinese but found the challenge overwhelming, help may be at hand’ The Wall Street Journal
Find out more at www.Chineasy.org and join the Chineasy Facebook group.
‘May revolutionize the teaching of Chinese around the world … In twenty-five minutes ShaoLan’s method had done more for me than had two weeks of headaches clutching Collins’s Easy Learning Chinese Characters’ The Sunday Times Chineasy is also available as an eBook for iBooks, Kindle, Kobo and NOOK
Chineasy™ 100 Postcards Spread the Chineasy way with this beautiful set of 100 postcards celebrating the Chinese language.
Each postcard: 13.5 x 9.7cm 100 postcards Gift box with hinged lid and ribbon lifter ISBN 978 0 500 952030 July
£14.95 (inc VAT)
Chineasy™ 60 Flashcards A boxset of sixty Chineasy flashcards that will help develop your Chinese vocabulary and pronunciation. To start learning the Chineasy way, just pick a card and flip it over!
Each card: 13.5 x 9.7cm Box: 14.0 x 10.5cm 60 flashcards + 1 instruction card ISBN 978 0 500 952047 July
£12.95 (inc VAT)
100 Painters of Tomorrow Kurt Beers Kurt Beers is a curator, writer and Director of Beers Contemporary Gallery in London. He has also initiated various multidisciplinary projects, including the Award for Emerging Art and the annual open group exhibition ‘Contemporary Visions’.
330 illustrations, 320 in colour 32.0 x 24.0cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 239230 September
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An intelligent, wide-ranging and exhilarating survey of largely unknown talent, selected by a distinguished international panel 100 Painters of Tomorrow is the culmination of a major new project to find the most exciting, up-and-coming painters at work today. This major publication introduces and presents the work of a global cast of painters selected by an international panel featuring some of the most prominent names in contemporary art, offering an intelligent snapshot of the best new talent in painting from across the world, gathered through an open call for submissions that drew over 4,300 applications. Their work spans an extraordinary range of styles and techniques, from abstraction to figuration, minimalism to magical realism, and straight oil-on-canvas to mixed-media and installation-based painting. The book features high-quality reproductions of each artist’s work, plus short texts including biographical information and quotations from the artists themselves that provide personal insights into their thinking and practice. Complete with resources including a global listing of further artists to watch, this is the definitive book on the outstanding painters of the future.
The Jury
Kurt Beers Cecily Brown Tony Godfrey Yuko Hasegawa Suzanne Hudson Jacky Klein Gregor Muir Valeria Napoleone Barry Schwabsky Philip Tinari Art 3
Martin Gayford and Philippe de Montebello (dressed in formal wear) in Paris when the latter was installed as a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, 2014.
Also by Martin Gayford Man with a Blue Scarf ISBN 978 0 500 289716 £12.95 A Bigger Message ISBN 978 0 500 238875 £18.95
Rendez-vous with Art Philippe de Montebello and Martin Gayford Philippe de Montebello was Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for thirty-one years (1977–2008). He is now Fiske Kimball Professor at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts and an Honorary Trustee of the Prado Museum. Martin Gayford is the author of the acclaimed Man With a Blue Scarf and A Bigger Message, both published by Thames & Hudson.
75 colour illustrations 22.9 x 15.2cm 248pp ISBN 978 0 500 239247 September
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Destined to become the one indispensable introduction to why we enjoy art – and how we can best experience it Beginning with a fragment of yellow jasper – all that is left of the face of an Egyptian woman who lived 3,500 years ago, more enigmatic even than the Mona Lisa – this book confronts the elusive questions: how, and why, do we look at art? Philippe de Montebello and Martin Gayford talked in art galleries, churches and museums, and their book is structured around their journeys. But whether they were in the Louvre or the Prado, the Palazzo Pitti or the Mauritshuis, they reveal the pleasures of truly looking at works of art – as well as some of the pitfalls. This is neither a work of art history nor of criticism. Nor is it a travel book, though to write it the authors met on two continents and in six countries. Always their destination was some outstanding collection or individual work of art, and the discussion started from what they saw. The result is highly unusual and very personal: a book about what it feels like to experience pictures and sculptures. Both men convey, with subtlety and brilliance, the delights and significance of their subject matter – some of the greatest creations of human beings through our long history. Art 5
Body Art
Nicholas Thomas
Body Art
Nicholas Thomas
Body Art World of Art Nicholas Thomas is Professor of Historical Anthropology, University of Cambridge. Among his previous books are Oceanic Art in the World of Art series and Islanders: the Pacific in the Age of Empire, which won the Wolfson History Prize in 2010.
186 illustrations, 143 in colour 21.0 x 15.0cm 208pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 204207 October
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Nicholas Thomas An informed and accessible survey of the extraordinary diversity and creativity of global body art, past and present Body art, practised across all world cultures and throughout history, is the most intimate art form, linking the self, the senses, and the social and political. In recent years, it has proliferated in an unprecedented way, borrowing motifs and practices from many different traditions. What is it that these new and borrowed body arts do, and what do they tell us about the global culture that we now inhabit? Nicholas Thomas explores these questions and many more in this wideranging survey of body arts from prehistoric origins to the present. He illuminates their role in expressing cultural identity; their associations with ritual, theatricality, criminality and beauty; and their recent resurgence via the Modern Primitive movement and in the work of contemporary artists. More than 180 illustrations chronicle the diversity of body arts, from painting and scarification to footbinding, Russian prison tattoos, Harlem drag balls and the inked designs worn by celebrities such as Tupac Shakur and David Beckham. For everyone with any interest in the subject, Body Art offers an intelligent celebration of this quintessentially human art form. Art 7
Maya Art and Architecture World of Art Mary Ellen Miller is Sterling Professor of Art, Yale University. Megan E. O’Neil is Assistant Professor of Art History at Barnard College, Columbia University.
254 illustrations, 191 in colour 21.0 x 15.0cm 256pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 204221 June
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Second Edition Mary Ellen Miller and Megan E. O’Neil The definitive guide to the art and architecture of one of the world’s most enigmatic civilizations, now completely revised ‘An eloquently written, beautifully illustrated, and completely up-to-date guide to the glories produced by ancient Maya artists, scribes and architects’ Michael Coe Rewritten from cover to cover and updated to include the discoveries and new theories from the past decade and a half, this classic guide to the art of the ancient Maya is now illustrated in full colour throughout. World expert Mary Ellen Miller and her co-author Megan O’Neil take the reader through the visual world of the Maya, explaining how and why they created the paintings, sculpture and monuments that intrigue and compel people the world over. With an array of new material, from recent finds including the La Corona panels, to new studies of the monuments at Palenque, Zotz and elsewhere, to the beautiful wall paintings discovered in recent years, this second edition will be essential reading for students and scholars – and for travellers to the cities of this mysterious civilization.
Japanese Art World of Art Joan Stanley-Baker is Emeritus Professor of Art History at Tainan National University of Arts, Taiwan.
183 illustrations, 63 in colour 21.0 x 15.0cm 240pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 204252 September
£9.95
Third Edition Joan Stanley-Baker An authoritative and provocative survey of the arts of Japan, brought right up to date with the latest developments and current trends The uniqueness of Japanese culture rests on the fact that, throughout its history, Japan has continually taken, adapted and transformed diverse influences, whether from Korea, China, the South Seas, Europe or America, into distinct traditions of its own. This book surveys the arts of Japan from the prehistoric period to the present, bringing together the results of the most recent research on the subject. Now updated and expanded with a new chapter on art since the mid-1960s, including the fields of manga and animé in which Japan leads the world, Japanese Art addresses itself equally to the student and to those coming to the subject for the first time. Profusely illustrated with examples from all the arts – painting, calligraphy, the decorative arts, photography and architecture – and with a wide-ranging bibliography, this is a concise and informative overview of a fascinating culture, in which interest has never been greater than it is today. Art 9
‘A winning account of the career of the great painter … beautiful colour reproductions’ The Sunday Times
‘Bigger, better and more Rembrandt paintings and drawings than in any other collection … a must-have’ The Financial Times
Gary Schwartz is one of today’s best-known writers on Dutch art. His earlier books on Rembrandt have sold more than a quarter of million copies worldwide.
Rembrandt’s Universe
The Basilica of St Francis in Assisi
His Art • His Life • His World Gary Schwartz
Edited by Gianfranco Malafarina Introduction by Chiara Frugoni
The definitive single work of reference on Rembrandt by a world authority on the artist, now available in a compact edition ‘One of T&H’s blue-chip productions … this gorgeous volume discusses more of Rembrandt’s pictures than any other, employing the most up-to-date research’ The World of Interiors ‘This is beautiful … scholarly, but not overbearing; authoritative, but always accessible’ Artists & Illustrators
650 illustrations, 600 in colour 30.6 x 23.0cm 384pp ISBN 978 0 500 093863 October
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Published to coincide with the major exhibition at the National Gallery this autumn, here is the ultimate book on Rembrandt’s art and life – his work as an artist, his family, friends and patrons, his place in European culture – by one of the world’s best-known writers on Dutch art. Designed to be the Rembrandt book of first resort, this complete and accessible volume, available again in a new, reduced format edition, will be an invaluable work of reference and vital reading for art lovers, art students and museum-goers.
Gianfranco Malafarina is a noted art historian, and has written widely on Italian art. Among his previous books are volumes on Modena Cathedral and St Peter’s Basilica, Rome. Chiara Frugoni is former Professor of Medieval Art History at the Universities of Pisa and Rome.
335 colour illustrations 30.0 x 29.6cm 324pp ISBN 978 0 500 517680 September
£60.00
A guided tour of this masterpiece of Italian art and architecture Founded in 1228, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi is the burial place of the well-known saint and the mother church of the Franciscan order of monks. It is also a treasure house of art, decorated with monumental frescoes by some of the greatest painters of the 13th and 14th centuries. The Upper Church is perhaps most famed for its sequence of frescoes that celebrate the life and teachings of St Francis, attributed to Giotto and his workshop, while Cimabue and his followers were responsible for a series of dramatic scenes from the Bible. The Lower Church, meanwhile, has been expanded through the addition of several magnificent chapels; their titular saints are commemorated with great imagination and immediacy in works by artists including Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti. This book takes its readers on a guided tour of this magnificent complex, aided by a wealth of beautiful photographs. Rarely seen details allow the personal imprints of the artists to shine through, and prove that beyond their diversity of styles, they were all united by a desire to mirror reality while maintaining a sense of the sublime. This unmatched artistic heritage marks a revolutionary era in the flowering of Italian art. Art 11
Also in this series Berlin in the Twenties 9780500513545 £24.95 London in the Sixties 9780500515631 £28.00 Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia’s Silver Age 9780500514337 £28.00 Paris Between the Wars 9780500515457 £28.00
Nicola Del Roscio, Cy Twombly’s long-time companion, is the author or editor of many books on Twombly, including the catalogues raisonnés of his drawings and sculpture.
160 colour illustrations 29.0 x 25.0cm 240pp ISBN 978 0 500 093856 September
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The Essential Cy Twombly
New York Mid-Century
Edited by Nicola del Roscio Texts by Simon Schama, Laszlo Glozer, Kirk Varnedoe and Thierry Greub
Post-War Capital of Culture, 1945–1965 Annie Cohen-Salal, Paul Goldberger and Robert Gottlieb
An essential overview of Cy Twombly’s complex body of work Cy Twombly created art that was remarkable for its versatility, sensitivity and originality. Throughout his career, he followed his own artistic pathway, independent from contemporary trends, and for a long time his work went unnoticed by a wider audience. By the time of his death in Rome, at the age of 83, he was internationally recognized as one of the greatest and most idiosyncratic artists of the 20th and early 21st century. At an early stage, he began to develop his own symbolic language of letters and words, which suggested a pictorial form of poetry. References from art, history and mythology soon expanded this poetic vocabulary, often combined with a sensual engagement with the painted surface. This book provides an authoritative overview of Twombly’s complex body of work, bringing together the most important of his paintings and painting cycles, as well as a selection of his drawings, sculptures and photographs. Each group of works is introduced and discussed the respected art historians Simon Schama, Laszlo Glozer, Kirk Varnedoe and Thierry Greub.
Annie Cohen-Salal is the author of many bestselling and critically acclaimed art books. Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic and author Paul Goldberger is the former chief architecture critic for the New York Times. Robert Gottlieb, former editor of the New Yorker, is the dance critic for the New York Observer.
447 illustrations, 159 in colour 23.8 x 16.4cm 400pp ISBN 978 0 500 517727 September
£28.00
An overarching survey of mid-century New York’s invigorating new world of art, architecture and performing arts New York Mid-Century tells the story of how the Big Apple emerged as the cultural capital of the post-war world in all fields of creative endeavour. It was a period of intense cross-fertilization, as poets and critics mixed with artists, dealers, musicians, architects, dancers and choreographers. Annie Cohen-Salal brings alive the influential critics and patrons, the legendary galleries, and the artists themselves, from Pollock, Rothko and de Kooning to Johns, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Paul Goldberger presents the modernist architectural masterpieces that created the city’s sleek new profile, highlighting both public and private spaces, while Robert Gottlieb invites us to relive the heyday of the musical, explore the great jazz clubs of Harlem, and peek into the inventive studios of the dance world. Richly illustrated with hundreds of paintings, drawings, photographs, elevations, plans, posters, playbills and ephemera, New York Mid-Century is a stirring evocation of a remarkably fertile period in the city’s history, whose styles and aesthetics are now very much back in vogue. Art 13
Contemporary Chinese Art A History (1970s–2000s) Wu Hung Wu Hung is the Founder and Director of the Center for the Art of East Asia at the University of Chicago and the Harrie A. Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor in Chinese Art History at the Department of Art History and the Department of East Asian Studies and Civilizations at the same university.
425 illustrations, 353 in colour 29.7 x 23.0cm 456pp ISBN 978 0 500 239209 September
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The first substantial textbook on one of the most exciting areas of art practice today, written by an authority on the subject From its underground genesis during the Cultural Revolution (1966–76), contemporary Chinese art has become a dynamic and hugely influential force in a world where the distinctions between East and West are rapidly collapsing. In this first systematic introduction to the topic, Wu Hung provides an accessible, focused and much-needed narrative of the development of Chinese art across all media since the 1970s. Richly illustrated, it considers its subject chronologically both in the context of China’s specific historical experiences and in a global arena. Wu Hung explores the emergence of avant-garde or contemporary art – as opposed to officially sanctioned art – in the public sphere after the Cultural Revolution; the mobilization by young artists and critics of a nationwide avant-garde movement in the mid-1980s; the re-emphasis on individual creativity in the late 1980s; the catapaulting of Chinese art into the global arena from the 1990s; and the recent identification of Chinese artists, such as Ai Weiwei, as global citizens who create works for an international audience. Art 15
Contemporary Art Mexico Edited by Hossein Amirsadeghi Executive Editor: Catherine Petitgas Hossein Amirsadeghi is the editor and publisher of numerous books, including Sanctuary and Art Studio America. Catherine Petitgas works as a lecturer of Modern and Contemporary Art, an art historian, collector, patron and benefactor of several institutions in the UK and France.
Over 700 colour illustrations 29.0 x 25.0cm 328pp ISBN 978 0 500 970645 November
£55.00
An essential read for anyone intrigued by Mexico’s vibrant and diverse contemporary art world Extensively illustrated and based on the most up-to-date research, Contemporary Art Mexico highlights 115 of the most prominent players in Mexico’s buzzing contemporary art scene, including seventy artists and forty personalities and institutions. The artists, who have been selected for their relevance to local practice, their engagement with their peers and their international profiles, include such older-generation figures as Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo and Eduardo Terrazas; hugely influential figures from the 1990s such as Gabriel Orozco, Francis Alÿs, Damián Ortega, Pedro Reyes, Teresa Margolles and Melanie Smith; and such emerging talents as Edgardo Aragón, Iñaki Bonillas, Adriana Lara and Marco Rountree Cruz. Leading galleries, curators, collectors and other key cultural figures are also explored. Essays by foremost critics and art historians include a review of the contemporary scene by Maria Minera; a perspective on the history of Mexican modern art by Daniel Garza Usabiaga; and an international appraisal by Tate Modern’s Curator, International Art, Tanya Barson.
Nordic Contemporary Art from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden Edited by Hossein Amirsadeghi Executive Editor: Sophie Braine Hossein Amirsadeghi is a writer as well as the editor and publisher of numerous books. Sophie Braine, formerly a Director with Christie’s in London, is a leading Nordic art specialist.
Over 750 colour illustrations 29.0 x 25.0cm 352pp ISBN 978 0 500 970652 October
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This new title in Hossein Amirsadeghi’s highly acclaimed contemporary art series turns its eyes north The Nordic countries may be inextricably linked to one another by geography and an undeniable cultural affinity, but their artists and the work they produce are emphatically individual. Nordic Contemporary presents profiles of nearly 150 of the region’s most important art world figures and institutions. It surveys such internationally renowned artists Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Karin Mamma Andersson, Elmgreen & Dragset, Olafur Eliasson, Matias Faldbakken and Danh Vo; major private institutions and foundations including the Astrup Fearnley Museet, Bonniers Konsthall, Kistefos Museum, Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall, Wanås Foundation and Zabludowicz Collection; museum directors Daniel Birnbaum, Gunnar B. Kvaran, Lars Nittve and Poul Erik Tøjner; and such emerging talents as Ida Ekblad, FOS and Fredrik Varslæv. Profusely illustrated and right up to date, Nordic Contemporary provides a unique, invaluable survey of current trends and key players. Art 17
‘First-rate … a supremely well-made update on an artist of colossal talent and ambition’ The Times Literary Supplement
Anselm Kiefer Compact Edition
Jeff Koons
Daniel Arasse Reannounced title
Daniel Arasse taught at the Sorbonne, directed the Institut Français in Florence from 1982 to 1989, and was Director of Studies at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris, from 1993.
409 illustrations, 394 in colour 23.1 x 17.2cm 344pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291610 September
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Conversations with Norman Rosenthal Jeff Koons and Norman Rosenthal
A major monograph available again in a new, compact format Before the publication of this first major monograph on Anselm Kiefer, no one had attempted to analyse in depth the very essence of his art. Daniel Arasse takes as a starting point the 1980 Venice Biennale, a key moment in the artist’s career that marked the birth of both his international reputation and the controversy over the ‘Germanness’ of his work. Across six main chapters, the author delves into the central themes of Kiefer’s art and their evolution: Nordic and Germanic mythologies; Jewish mysticism; the cosmos; the legends of the ancient world; links between heaven and earth, gods and men; transmutation; and the role of the human body. All of these lie at the heart of his rigorous and deeply interesting thought. Interspersed with the main discussion are five sub-chapters that shed new light on the fabric of Kiefer’s work by examining his favorite motifs and the ways they have mutated through time and thematic shifts. By examining his influences, style and recurring motifs, Daniel Arasse illuminates Kiefer’s rich culture and his philosophical and artistic practice, while demonstrating a unity and continuity that transcend any linear concept of his development.
Jeff Koons is one of the most important and controversial artists of our time. Sir Norman Rosenthal is an independent curator and art historian. He was Exhibitions Secretary at the Royal Academy, London, from 1977 to 2008.
199 illustrations, 193 in colour 24.0 x 17.0cm 296pp ISBN 978 0 500 093825 September
Jeff Koons discusses his life and art with the independent curator and art historian Norman Rosenthal Published to coincide with the touring 2014–2015 Jeff Koons Retrospective, this important book provides the most revealing portrait yet of Koons’s singular personality and artistic vision. Sir Norman Rosenthal’s masterful interviews, conducted over four years, give unparalleled access to Koons’s thoughts, disclosing the artist in his own words. As well as examining all his major series in depth, from his first inflatables to his latest Antiquities series, the interviews shed new light on the artist’s interest in other artists’ works, reveal the significance of his youth and family life on his art, and explain the key concepts of his practice, such as his ideas about acceptance, banality, transcendence and sexuality. Extensively and comprehensively illustrated throughout, this book will become the reference point for all who want to understand Jeff Koons and creativity in the 21st century.
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Lines of Vision Irish Writers on Art Edited by Janet McLean Janet McLean is Curator of European Art, 1850–1950, at the National Gallery of Ireland. She has previously been a curator at the Watts Gallery, Compton, the Palace of Westminster and the Royal Academy of Arts, London.
60 colour illustrations 22.9 x 15.2cm 232pp ISBN 978 0 500 517567 September
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A beautifully produced literary art book that links contemporary Irish writing to Ireland’s national collection of art ‘The paintings were windows through which I could see snippets of other people’s past lives, and in doing so recognize something of my own.’ So muses Christine Dwyer Hickey in her response to The Goose Girl by Stanley Royle in a collection of new writing that brings together two celebrated traditions: art and literature. Over fifty-five acclaimed Irish novelists, playwrights and poets have selected pictures from the National Gallery of Ireland as setting-off points to explore ideas and tell stories about art, love, loss, family, dreams, memory, places and privacy. Seamus Heaney finds quiet beauty in a canal path by Gustave Caillebotte; Roddy Doyle gives voice to a man in a crowd painted by Jack B. Yeats; Colm Tóibín considers a portrait redolent with possibilities by John Butler Yeats; John Banville sheds light on Caravaggio’s darkness. Each writer creates and connects vividly with other worlds – observed, remembered and imagined. Perceptive and deeply personal, their responses to pictures invite us to look at art in new lights and from different angles.
Contributors include
John Banville Kevin Barry Sebastian Barry Dermot Bolger Roddy Doyle Carlo Gébler
Seamus Heaney Thomas Kilroy Paul Muldoon Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin Eilís Ní Dhuibhne Colm Tóibín
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‘An illuminating, engaging and urgent guide … essential reading’ Hans Ulrich Obrist, Co-Director, Serpentine Gallery
‘Revolutionary, radical and long overdue. Bravo!’ Kenneth Goldsmith, poet and Founder, UbuWeb
‘Bless you, Gilda Williams’ Barry Schwabsky, art critic, The Nation
Gilda Williams is a London correspondent for Artforum magazine and lecturer at Goldsmiths College and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London. She is author of The Gothic (2007) and her writing has appeared in Tate Etc, Parkett, Art Monthly, Art in America and Time Out.
34 illustrations 21.0 x 14.0cm 264pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291573 September
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How to Write About Contemporary Art
Art and Politics Now
Gilda Williams
Anthony Downey
The definitive guide to writing engagingly about art Invaluable for students, arts professionals and other aspiring writers, this book first navigates readers through the key elements of style and content, from the aims and structure of a piece to its tone and language. Brimming with practical tips that range across the complete spectrum of art-writing, the second part of the book is organized around its specific forms, including academic essays; press releases and news articles; texts for auction and exhibition catalogues, gallery guides and wall labels; op-ed journalism and exhibition reviews; and writing for websites and blogs. In counselling the reader against common pitfalls – such as jargon and poor structure – Gilda Williams points instead to the power of close looking and research, showing how to deploy language effectively; how to develop new ideas; and how to construct compelling texts. More than thirty illustrations throughout support closely analysed case studies of the best writing, in Source Texts by sixty-four authors. Supplemented by a bibliography, advice on the use and misuse of grammar, and tips on how to construct your own contemporary art library, this is an essential handbook for all those interested in communicating about the art of today.
Anthony Downey is Director of the Master’s Programme in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London, and Editor-in-Chief at Ibraaz (www.ibraaz.org), a research forum for visual culture in the Middle East.
419 illustrations, 389 in colour 28.0 x 21.0cm 240pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291474 September
£29.95
An inspiring global account of some of the most ambitious, daring and socially engaged artwork being made today Art and Politics Now offers a brilliant survey of some 200 artists whose work engages with ‘the political’, whether in providing commentary, questioning social structures, or responding to the world around them. Each themed chapter explores how, since the turn of the 21st century, artists have addressed real-world issues such as globalization, terrorism, conflict, the environment and knowledge, often using radical approaches and techniques to communicate their ideas. Throughout the book, Anthony Downey’s clear and thoughtful discussion of the major issues and themes is closely interwoven with detailed analysis of the artworks, which include projects by Ai Weiwei, Chantal Akerman, Harun Farocki, Omer Fast, Thomas Hirschhorn, Carsten Höller, Steve McQueen, Teresa Margolles, Adrian Paci, Walid Raad, Doris Salcedo and Santiago Sierra. Art and Politics Now is essential reading for anyone interested in the potential of art to engage with and even redefine the political sphere, as well as those seeking inspirational, creative responses to today’s key political debates. 23
Big Art / Small Art Tristan Manco Tristan Manco is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Street Sketchbook, Street Sketchbook Journeys, Stencil Graffiti, Street Logos and Raw + Material = Art, all published by Thames & Hudson.
288 illustrations, 257 in colour 31.0 x 26.0cm 256pp ISBN 978 0 500 239223 September
Showcases forty-five artists who are pushing the boundaries of scale to create works of staggering skill and audacity Tristan Manco is the leading commentator on street art and has carved a reputation for championing lesser-known artists at the forefront of cutting-edge design. In this follow-up to his bestselling Raw + Material = Art, he reveals a hugely creative pocket of international artists who are exploring extremes of scale through their work and making us look at the world in new ways: from Lilian Bourgeat, who conjures a theatrical arena with his oversized everyday objects, to Takahiro Iwasaki, who transports us into a miniature world that reflects our own, to Leandro Erlich’s dizzying ‘house’ in Dalston, London. The artists are all highly innovative in their choice of materials, which include fog (Fujiko Nakaya), crayons and pencils (Diem Chau), leaves (Lorenzo Manuel Durán), inflatables (Choi Jeong-Hwa), salt (Motoi Yamamoto) and digital media (Yang Yongliang). Stylishly designed and highly accessible, this book will appeal to artists, designers and anyone interested in creative approaches to form, medium and technique.
£29.95
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Floral Contemporary The Renaissance of Flower Design Olivier Dupon From intimate flower arrangements worthy of an Old Master, to asymmetrical installations that dazzle with their ingenuity, this book presents the works of thirty-eight great floral designers This showcase for the world’s best florists confirms that contemporary floral art comes in all shapes and guises, whether carried out by traditionalists, aficionados of the rustic style, or conceptual artists. Here are flowers for every occasion, from lavish arrays for grand public events to simple but special displays for the home. Almost 350 colour photographs display breathtaking floral art: Azuma Makoto’s experimental bottled flowers; Baptiste Pitou’s showstopping displays for the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Paris; Saskia de Valk’s artless stems in rows of glass laboratory vessels; award-winning Harijanto Setiawan’s ‘noodles’ made out of finely sliced calla lilies, and more. Each florist is introduced with a short biography and in their own words they explain their philosophy. As a visual refreshment for stylists, florists and design professionals, and an indulgent treat for anyone who loves flowers or decorating their own space, this book is an inspirational confection.
Olivier Dupon is the author of The New Artisans, The New Jewelers and The New Pâtissiers, all published by Thames & Hudson. He has his own highly regarded blog, www.Dossier37.tumblr.com. 342 illustrations, 339 in colour 34.5 x 26.0cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 517437 October
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Features work by
Alvar Aalto Saul Bass Robin Day Charles and Ray Eames Philip Johnson Marimekko Richard Neutra Oscar Niemeyer Isamu Noguchi Dieter Rams Lucie Rie Paolo Venini …and many more
Mid-Century Modern Complete Dominic Bradbury Dominic Bradbury is a prolific design writer. Among his other books are The Iconic House, The Iconic Interior, New Brazilian House and Mountain Modern (see pp50–51), all published by Thames & Hudson.
Over 1,000 illustrations 30.8 x 24.0cm 544pp ISBN 978 0 500 517277 September
£60.00
The definitive book on mid-century modern design and architecture Here is the richest overview ever published of one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design. Mid-century furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, product design, industrial design, graphics and posters are all covered, as are architecture and interior design, exemplifying post-war optimism and energy, use of innovative and affordable materials and forms of mass manufacture, and newly developed precepts of ‘good design’. The book highlights nearly 100 major creators of the mid-century, while an additional illustrated dictionary features hundreds more key midcentury designers and manufacturers, and important organizations, schools and movements. The book showcases classic designs as well as little-seen rarities, and unusual objets d’art as well as mass-produced items. Complete with thirteen specially commissioned essays by renowned experts and over 1,000 mainly colour illustrations, it is a must-have acquisition for any design aficionado, collector or reader seeking inspiration for their home. Design 29
New in paperback William Myers is a curator, teacher and writer. He is Jury Chairman a the Bio Art & Design Awards 2014. Paola Antonelli is a senior curator in the Department of Architecture and Design at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
467 illustrations, 436 in colour 25.5 x 21.0cm 288pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291504 July
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Bio Design
Designing Here/Now
Nature • Science • Creativity William Myers Foreword by Paola Antonelli
A global selection of objects, concepts and spaces for the future Edited by Allan Chochinov and Eric Ludlum
New in paperback, the first overview to address the thrilling new developments in the field of biological design Designers and artists have always looked to nature for inspiration and materials, but only recently have they been able to alter and incorporate living organisms in their work. In a world with finite resources and a growing population, design that mimics or appropriates the sustainable template of nature is likely to prove as vital as it is novel. Bio Design examines some seventy projects that cover the fields of architecture, industrial processes, education, fine art, material engineering and bioengineering. Each project is illustrated by a short text, images and captions that combine to explain the problems the venture tackles, and how living materials and processes were harnessed to solve them in sustainable and aesthetically pleasing ways. Many of the solutions also provoke thought about manipulating life for human ends. From bacteria that can spin microfibrils of pure cellulose for use in the clothing industry to pigeons that – fed special bacteria – excrete harmless detergent instead of faeces, biological design is science fiction, here and now.
Allan Chochinov is a founding partner and editor-in-chief of Core77. He is the chair and co-founder of the MFA in Products in Design Program at New York’s School of Visual Arts. Eric Ludlum is a founding partner and editorial director of Core 77.
Illustrated in colour throughout 26.7 x 23.8cm 448pp ISBN 978 0 500 517482 July
An ambitious global compendium of the most thoughtful and innovative design objects produced in the last five years Since 1995, Core77.com has served as an important and lively gathering point on the internet for designers and enthusiasts alike. It has worked with many leading design agencies and design-led companies, including Apple, Nike, Philips, DuPont, Braun and many others. For the past several years, it has also hosted a unique set of prestigious design awards, which has attracted a dazzling spectrum of international practice, the best of which is published now in this book. From consumer products to speculative ventures, from transportation to visual communication, from design writing to food design, the entrants and winners of the Core77 Design Awards capture the spirit and current preoccupations of the design industry. Designing Here/Now includes over 500 objects at the leading edge of all fields of design, presented in topical categories and selected by the world’s most influential critics, curators and educators.
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Fifth Edition David Dabner teaches at the London College of Communication and is an experienced industry professional. Sandra Stewart is the Associate Dean for Academics at Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Eric Zempol is a practising designer and design teacher.
Over 400 colour illustrations 22.2 x 22.2cm 208pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291436 July
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Graphic Design School
The Typographic Universe
A Foundation Course for Graphic Designers Working in Print, Moving Image and Digital Media David Dabner, Sandra Stewart and Eric Zempol
Letterforms Found in Nature, the Built World and Human Imagination Steven Heller and Gail Anderson
The fifth edition of the market-leading, practical book for both students and small businesses ‘Image-packed … authoritative yet practical’ Computer Arts ‘Packed with practical guidance on all areas of graphic design’ New Design This structured self-teaching guide, now in its fifth edition, provides up-todate information on computer-aided design and the use of software applications in all areas of graphic design. Packed with practical guidance on all aspects of graphic design, from understanding the basics to devising an original concept and creating successful finished designs, it is illustrated in full colour throughout with creative exercises and tutorials for students, and real-world graphic design briefs. This new edition contains specific advice on how to adapt designs to suit different projects, including information on digital imaging techniques, motion graphics and designing for the web and small-screen applications.
Steven Heller is the co-chair of the MFA Designer as Author Department at New York’s School of Visual Arts. Gail Anderson teaches the MFA, undergraduate, and high school design programmes at New York’s School of Visual Arts.
417 illustrations, 374 in colour 24.2 x 17.2cm 352pp ISBN 978 0 500 241455 August
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An inspirational sourcebook of unusual, original and often surprising letterforms for graphic designers today A celebration of the world of letters, The Typographic Universe features more than 300 examples of unusual letterforms, either created from non-traditional materials or found in unexpected places. Virtually anything can be used to make original typography: flora, fauna, foodstuffs – even men’s underwear. What’s more, once you start looking, it is impossible not to see letters everywhere. From deliberate inventions – aromatic alphabets made of spaghetti, soup or spices, or contorted typefaces styled out of human handprints – to serendipitous and often short-lived discoveries – letters formed by chemtrails in the sky, by negative spaces between trees branches and city buildings, or by cracks in plaster – to fading ‘ghost types’ painted on buildings in a pre-digital age, this typographic scavenger hunt will excite and inspire graphic designers, typographers and anyone who shares the current popular fascination with the wonderful world of typography. Design 33
Steven Heller is the author of Comics Sketchbooks, Graphic, New Modernist Type, Typography Sketchbooks, Scripts, New Ornamental Type, New Vintage Type and Handwritten, all published by Thames & Hudson. Rick Landers is founding partner and co-creative director of graphic design studio Landers Miller Design. 639 illustrations, 445 in colour 29.7 x 22.0cm 352pp ISBN 978 0 500 517451 October
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Raw Data
Collector’s Edition
Infographic Designers’ Sketchbooks Steven Heller and Rick Landers
Innovative Packaging and Graphics Stuart Tolley
A detailed look at the creative and analytical process of visualizing complex data, in works by over seventy designers We have entered the period of Big Data, where huge amounts of information can be gathered and processed with ever greater speeds, where algorithms have become so refined that they can predict behaviour and tell us what we want. Increasingly, designers and illustrators try to understand what all the information we have collected really means and how we can make sense of it to improve our lives. Presenting work by seventy-three of the world’s most innovative information-graphics designers, Raw Data is the first book to get behind the finished image, to reveal how a stack of numbers could be transformed into a beautiful image rich with meaning and explanation. From the political charts of The New York Times to gadget instruction manuals, from creating a narrative out of complex process or spaces to mapping physical fitness, visualizing data is one of the preoccupations of our day. This timely publication will appeal to graphic and interaction designers, as well as information visualizers across all media and subjects.
Stuart Tolley is the founder and director of Transmission, a creative agency and editorial consultancy. Photography by Ivan Jones.
481 illustrations in colour and black and white 25.0 x 19.5cm 288pp PLC with foil-blocking ISBN 978 0 500 517574 August
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A rich visual survey showcasing the new wave of lovingly produced, limited editions being made for the creative industries This global survey of graphic design innovation brings together over 170 examples from contemporary music packaging, book publishing and magazine design that have been released as a collector’s, limited or deluxe edition. It includes a broad spectrum of work, formats and genres, ranging from editions of albums by such international recording artists as Radiohead, to such ultra-rare and expensive publications as The Vatican Secret Archives, handbound in the Vatican studio and produced in an edition of just thirty-three copies (three of which were for the Pope). Each design is accompanied by a brief yet detailed project description, a reference system for the reader to identify the format, materials and finishes used in the design, and full credits for the client, record label, publisher and designer behind the work. The book is peppered throughout by interviews with top designers, including Stefan Sagmeister, Irma Boom and Stanley Donwood, who give their insights into why the materiality and tactility of printed packaging are more important than ever. Design 35
Turquerie An Eighteenth-Century European Fantasy Haydn Williams Haydn Williams, formerly a director and head of the objects of vertu and Russian works of art department at Sotheby’s, is now an independent fine art consultant.
291 colour illustrations 29.5 x 24.0cm 240pp ISBN 978 0 500 252062 October
£39.95
French Art Deco Jared Goss Jared Goss is an independent scholar and former associate curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
321 illustrations, 238 in colour 26.6 x 24.0cm 280pp ISBN 978 0 500 517536 October
The first book to evoke the fantasy world of turquerie in all its diversity and richness The arrival of Ottoman embassies and their elaborate retinues at the courts of Europe in the early 18th century sparked a fascination with all things Turkish among royalty and aristocracy that lasted until the French Revolution. Haydn Williams, an expert on the decorative arts, shows how turquerie manifested itself in the arts across Europe. Its most intense and long-lasting expression was in France, but its reach was broad: from a mosque folly in Kew Gardens to the Turkish tents erected along the Elbe to celebrate a royal marriage in Dresden in 1719; from an ivory statuette of a janissary created for King Augustus II of Poland to the costumes worn for a carnival celebration in Rome in 1748. The book is organized into eight broadly chronological chapters, from the fall of Constantinople in 1453, through the flourishing of turquerie in the 18th century, to the 19th century, when other fantasies took hold. Focusing on categories including painting, architecture, interiors and the theatre, Turquerie provides an engaging account of this whimsical European fantasy.
AM – IS THE TEXT LEGIBLE? LOOKS LOST IN THE TREES
A lavish introduction to and celebration of French Art Deco ‘Art Deco’ is epitomized by the French works exhibited at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925. The exquisite craftsmanship of the dazzling works on show spoke to a sophisticated modernity, yet were firmly rooted in tradition. Interest in the style has not only endured but has grown steadily, and Art Deco is now more coveted and collected than ever before. This book draws on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s significant French Art Deco holdings to present more than one hundred masterpieces made by forty-five designers. Among the pieces are Süe et Mare’s furniture from the 1925 Exposition; Dufy’s Cubist-inspired textiles; Dunand’s lacquered bedroom suite made for railroad mogul Templeton Crocker; Dupas’s monumental glass wall panels from the ocean liner Normandie; and Fouquet’s spectacular dress ornament in the shape of a Chinese mask. Sumptuous, atmospheric photographs of the objects themselves accompany the text, making this not only one of the first explorations of French Art Deco in English, but a true objet d’art in its own right.
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‘Monumental … a comprehensive and convincing new account of the geometry of the Arabic script, accomplishing in the process a revolution at the intersection of art, mathematics, and spirituality. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Islamic art, calligraphy and the beauty of geometry’ Carl W. Ernst, Kenan Distinguished Professor, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Brian Taylor is the Ceramics Studio Manager at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill in Truro, Massachusetts. Kate Doody is an artist and teacher who works with ceramics and sculptural materials.
230 colour illustrations 25.4 x 21.5cm 320pp ISBN 978 0 500 517406 August
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Ceramic Glazes
The Cosmic Script
The Complete Handbook Brian Taylor and Kate Doody
Sacred Geometry and the Science of Arabic Penmanship Ahmed Moustafa and Stefan Sperl
The ultimate collection of ceramic glazes and how they are made A feast for the eyes, this inspiring gallery of beautiful and remarkable ceramic pieces includes work from a broad range of exceptional contemporary ceramic artists, each of whom offers an inside look at their glazing process, including their special recipes and the techniques for using them. The book is organized by temperature range, with special firing techniques for salt and wood, and sub-categorized by method of application, so the potter can easily find work that relates to his or her own practice, or simply discover other creative approaches. With a section that focuses on the conceptual aspects of glaze as colour and how to harness colour in your work, a technical how-to section, and a detailed glossary, this book brings together a vast range of skills, techniques and technical data in one volume to provide an essential resource for all ceramicists, whether student or professional.
Ahmed Moustafa is an Islamic artist and Arabic master scribe and chairman of the Research Centre in Arab Art and Design in London. Stefan Sperl is senior lecturer in Arabic at the London School of Oriental and African Studies.
430 colour illustrations 28.0 x 33.5cm Volume 1: 304pp Volume 2: 420pp inc 8pp gatefold 2 volumes in slipcase ISBN 978 0 500 517666 November
£95.00
A landmark study of the deepest roots of Islamic calligraphy This remarkable publication is the first comprehensive exploration of the ‘Proportioned Script’, an Arabic writing system attributed to the Abbasid wazir (minister) Ibn Muqla and the master scribe Ibn al-Bawwab that has dominated the art of Arabic and Islamic penmanship from the 10th century to the present day. Volume One, Sources and Principles of the Geometry of Letters, traces the origin of the Proportioned Script to the cross-cultural encounter between Greek learning and the scientific, artistic and philosophical pursuits of classical Islam. On the basis of instructions in surviving sources it identifies a grid module that serves as a common foundation for the design of all the Arabic letter shapes. In Volume Two, From Geometric Pattern to Living Form, the authors construct each of the letter shapes on the grid module and compare their findings to samples traced by two classical master scribes. They conclude by examining the religious, aesthetic and cosmological significance of the Proportioned Script in the wider context of the Islamic cultural heritage. Decorative Arts 39
New format
Sadhus
Morocco
Holy Men of India Dolf Hartsuiker
A Sense of Place Photographs by Cécile Tréal & Jean-Michel Ruiz Text by Marie-Pascale Rauzier
Compact Edition Dolf Hartsuiker, artist and traveller, holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of Utrecht.
120 illustrations, 116 in colour 22.9 x 15.2cm 176pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291603 July
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The Sadhus, the wandering holy men of India, are revealed in astonishing photographs and an informed and trenchant commentary ‘Stunningly photographed … lucid and revelatory’ The Independent on Sunday This new and completely redesigned edition surveys the myriad holy men, mystics and ascetics of India: their prehistoric origins; beliefs, gods and sects; initiation, training and daily lives; appearance, practices and belongings; sacred places and festivals; austerities, the inner fire and the quest for a higher plane of being. It is a vibrant, arresting and carefully curated gallery, taking in long-haired sages, devotees of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahman, naked wanderers, silent hermits, holy warriors, painted showmen, mantra-chanting yogis, ash-clad madmen, and seekers after and pathways to Enlightenment. Dolf Hartsuiker’s expert explanations, wry comments and jaw-dropping photographs bring to life the mysterious and varied lives of the Sadhus.
Cécile Tréal and Jean-Michel Ruiz have taken the photographs for about a dozen books on Morocco. Marie-Pascale Rauzier is the author of several books on Morocco, where she lived for eight years.
309 illustrations, 301 in colour 21.5 x 21.5cm 264pp flexibound ISBN 978 0 500 291450 July
A new, compact edition of this contemporary photo album for the modern traveller – the perfect size to slip in a suitcase An innovative mix of travelogue and armchair travel, this book is presented as an ideal photo album of a trip to Morocco – the kind of album that everyone wishes they had the time or skill to put together, without the hassle of sifting through crumpled leaflets or fuzzy photos of monuments hidden behind the heads of strangers. Organized thematically rather than geographically, each chapter reflects one of the traveller’s abiding impressions: the vibrant colours of the souks and textiles; the hubbub of its city streets; the country’s natural phenomena, and more. It is also peppered throughout with reproductions of such mementoes as posters, ticket stubs, newspaper cuttings, labels and postcards. Packed with evocative images and perceptive texts, this book perfectly captures the distinctive atmosphere of this beautiful country.
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‘Robson writes in an engaging manner backed by sound scholarship … lavishly illustrated’ The Architectural Review
David Robson is the authority on Bawa, with whom he was close friends for over thirty years. In recent years he has been Professor of Architecture at the University of Brighton and Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore.
Over 600 illustrations, 370 in colour 27.9 x 26.0cm 264pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291566 July
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Beyond Bawa
Architecture: The Whole Story
Modern Masterworks of Monsoon Asia David Robson Photographs by Richard Powers
Edited by Denna Jones Foreword by Richard Rogers & Philip Gumuchdjian
New in paperback, a companion to Thames & Hudson’s successful Bawa monograph presenting the most appealing ‘tropical modern’ work produced over the last decade Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003) was among Southeast Asia’s most influential architects in the last decades of the 20th century, and the principal force behind what is today known globally as ‘tropical modernism’. Beyond Bawa, now available in paperback, considers his continuing influence through the work of contemporary architects working in the region. The book has two essential sections. The first is a useful overview of Bawa and his contribution to contemporary architecture; the second presents twenty-four contemporary architects, ranging from such wellknown practitioners as Kerry Hill to such local talents as Anjalendran, and their works, which reveal the long-lasting significance of Bawa’s uniquely sensitive approach to building and the landscape. This illuminating introduction to current architectural practice in Southeast Asia is a fitting tribute to the creativity of a very special architect and the talented generations he has inspired.
Denna Jones is an architecture and design writer and consultant. Richard Rogers is internationally renowned for his modernist and functionalist architecture. Philip Gumuchdjian set up Gumuchdjian Architects in 1998. He teaches architecture and urban design at the UCL Bartlett school of architecture.
Over 1,000 colour illustrations 24.5 x 17.5cm 576pp flexibound ISBN 978 0 500 291481 September
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A vibrant book exploring the world’s most iconic architectural achievements from the neolithic age to the present day This in-depth study of the world’s key architectural periods and movements ranges from Early Islamic to High Gothic, from Late Renaissance to Imperial Chinese, and from Early Organic Modernist to High-Tech. Organized chronologically, each chapter contains informed thematic essays by architectural historians who trace the development of each style in specific regions of the world and highlight its most significant architects. Landmark buildings that best exemplify the style or approach are examined in photographic close-up, with comments on their inspiration, construction, use of materials and key features. From Imhotep and Leon Battista Alberti to Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright and Zaha Hadid, this engrossing book celebrates the people who have influenced and inspired others with their vision and technical ingenuity. For everyone who has ever wished for greater insight into the art of building design, this book provides the analytical tools to appreciate the huge variety of architectural achievement and its impact on the built environment worldwide. Architecture 43
Superlight Lightness in Contemporary Homes Phyllis Richardson Phyllis Richardson is the author of Living Modern Tropical, Nano House, Contemporary Natural, the XS series and the London, Paris and Barcelona volumes of the StyleCity travel series, all published by Thames & Hudson.
339 illustrations, 280 in colour 25.0 x 20.0cm 256pp Corrugated plastic PLC with special ‘half jacket’ ISBN 978 0 500 342961 September
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A collection of innovative contemporary lightweight houses whose design and construction ‘touch the earth lightly’ While architects have always sought to liberate architecture from its solid foundations through the use of new materials and spatial reconfigurations, climate change, new materials and restricted land use have given new impetus to finding lightweight solutions for our homes. ‘Superlight’ houses combine two strands of thinking: that lightweight buildings have less impact on their environments, and that this lightness (visually, materially, ecologically) can lead to more open living and greater communion with their surroundings. Each of the forty-one houses presented here is shown through photographs, plans and lucid explanations. Residences that appear to float, ingenious constructions using local materials, innovative structures, inflatable spaces, high-tech hyper-intelligent houses – superlight takes many forms, in many places. From the urban jungle of Tokyo to rural China and mountainous Chile, Superlight offers new solutions for architects and designers everywhere. Architecture 45
Contributors include
Hernan Diaz Alonso Klaus Bollinger Sir Peter Cook Neil Denari C. J. Lim Greg Lynn Eric Owen Moss Mohsen Mostafavi Brett Steele Li Xiaodong Kongjian Yu How tomorrow’s practitioners will learn today
Educating Architects edited by
NEIL SPILLER & NIC CLEAR
Neil Spiller is Hawksmoor Chair of Architecture and Landscape and Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Greenwich. He is the author of Digital Architecture Now and Visionary Architecture, both published by Thames & Hudson. Nic Clear is Head of the Department of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
c.300 illustrations, c.150 in colour 25.0 x 19.0cm 352pp ISBN 978 0 500 343005 October
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Educating Architects
Wilkinson Eyre Architects: Works
How Tomorrow’s Practitioners Will Learn Today Neil Spiller and Nic Clear
Emma Keyte
An anthology of essays by the world’s leading educators on how aspiring architects should be taught and trained The practice of architecture has changed dramatically in light of new digital technologies, material science and new structural possibilities. Images of striking buildings from around the world have become a part of our visual culture. What is less known, but perhaps more important, is how the architects who created these marvellous buildings were educated. This is the first volume to consider comprehensively the role of architectural education in the 21st century. Many top schools are run by leading global practitioners, who, some might argue, have more lasting influence as educators than as architects. The wide range of pedagogical philosophies and practical lessons, set out in specially commissioned essays by thirty-eight of the world’s top architects and educators, creates a fascinating picture of how our ideas and practices of architecture are formed, nurtured and ultimately built. Through both the professional and educational experience of the contributors, we discover many unexpected and unorthodox methods for teaching those who will build our world.
Formerly Head of Communications at Wilkinson Eyre, Emma Keyte now runs her own consultancy, writing and producing creative content for clients in the architectural community and beyond. Jay Merrick is architecture critic for The Independent newspaper.
c. 500 colour illustrations 28.0 x 25.0cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 342985 November
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Introduction by Jay Merrick
A richly illustrated, elegantly designed retrospective of one of the UK’s most innovative design practices working worldwide Wilkinson Eyre Architects is one of the UK’s leading architectural practices, with a large portfolio of both domestic and international projects to its name. The practice has twice won the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize – in 2001 for the MAGNA Science Centre, Rotherham, and in 2002 for the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Divided into four thematic sections – Landscape, Sky, Water and City – this book provides a unique overview of the remarkable breadth and depth of the firm’s interests. Each of the selected projects is explored in illuminating detail, at first through a description of its principal features and then through a series of extended captions, while a diverse selection of photographs, drawings and plans illustrates every aspect of the company’s work, from initial planning to finished design. Featuring an engaging introduction by Jay Merrick, and with an illustrated summary of more than 100 of the firm’s projects dating from 2005 onwards, Wilkinson Eyre Architects: Works is an incisive and timely guide to a true pioneer of the built environment. Architecture 47
Features gardens by:
Shen Bingcheng Patrick Blanc Andrea Cochran Isabelle Greene Robert Irwin Derek Jarman César Manrique Roberto Burle Marx Ulf Nordfjell Tom Oslund Piet Oudolf Dan Pearson Patrick & Sylvie Quibel Martha Schwartz Vladimir Sitta Renata Tilli Kim Wilkie … and more
The Hermitage Museum XXI A New Building for Art Edited by Oleg Yavein • Essays by Aaron Betsky, Hans Ibelings and Dmitri Shvidkovsky • Photographs by Will Pryce Oleg Yavein is a founding partner of Studio 44 Architects. Aaron Betsky is director of the Cincinnati Museum. Dmitri Shvidkovsky is an widely published authority on Russian architecture. Will Pryce is a highly acclaimed architecture photographer whose latest publication is The Library.
c. 200 illustrations, most in colour 27.0 x 25.0cm 192pp ISBN 978 0 500 343012 November
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A substantial monograph on the new addition to one of the world’s greatest museums and the most visited in Russia Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. In early 2000, it was decided that the eastern wing’s General Staff Building (1820–30) should be converted into a museum of 19th and 20th century art, and an international architectural competetition was held. St Petersburg-based Studio 44 won the commission for the elegant manner with which it addressed the project’s complexity, by preserving the integrity of the original design, adapting a ministry building into an exhibition space, incorporating 21st-century museum technologies and connecting to the main buildings and public areas of the city beyond. The centrepiece of the design is a breathtaking enfilade that will enthral visitors to the new space. The scale and dramatic outcome of the building provides a treasure trove of information and inspiration for architects, museum visitors, curators and anyone interested in Russia’s rich cultural heritage, of which this building marks a new chapter.
Garden Design Close Up from modernist to Mediterranean, and from Emma Reuss jungle to Japanese, Garden Design Close Up is a goldmine of inspiration for everyone looking to Anmakeover. innovativeShowcasing and accessible guide to 100 international Emma Reuss has written for give their garden a modern Life, the Guardian,from modern 100 Country gorgeous gardens aroundgardens the globe, this Saga Magazine and the lavishly illustrated book provides in-depth analysis Garden Design Journal, and From modernist to Mediterranean, and from jungle to Japanese, of every contemporary style. The key features of contributed to the BBC and Garden Design Close Up is a goldmine of inspiration for everyone each garden are identified and shown in close up, Royal Horticultural Society looking to give their garden a modern makeover, showcasing 100 photographic detail. Garden Design Close Up will gardening websites. gorgeous gardensgardens, from around the globe and providing in-depth delight everyone who enjoys gorgeous analysis of every contemporary style. providing a tremendously detailed resource for The book is divided into ten themed chapters, such as ‘landscape’ all those looking for ideas with plenty of practical and ‘lifestyle’. An evocative double-page image opens each section, advice from award-winning journalist and accompanied by explanatory text about the style displayed, from its designer Emma Reuss. 600 colour illustrations 24.5 x 18.8cm 432pp ISBN 978 0 500 517512 September
£24.95
background to the planting and hard landscaping materials required to £00.00 www.thamesandhudson.com replicate the design. Each garden illustrates both the general theme of its chapter plus a more particular one, such as ‘beach’ or ‘hot climate rooftop’. Close-up, meticulously reproduced photographs identify its key features. Garden Design Close Up will delight everyone who enjoys beautiful gardens, providing a tremendously detailed resource for all those looking for ideas with plenty of practical advice from award-winning journalist and designer Emma Reuss. Gardens 49
Mountain Modern Contemporary Homes in High Places Dominic Bradbury Photographs by Richard Powers Dominic Bradbury is the author of New Natural Home, The Iconic Interior and Mediterranean Modern, published by Thames & Hudson. Richard Powers’s previous books include New Paris Style, Living Modern Tropical and The Iconic House, also published by Thames & Hudson.
415 illustrations, 393 in colour 21.5 x 19.7cm 256pp ISBN 978 0 500 517468 August
£19.95
A survey of high-design contemporary houses set in dramatic mountainous locations that fuse style with comfort High up in mountains around the world, houses that have long been constructed following local building traditions are being transformed. Intrepid young architects using new technologies and materials are refashioning these traditions, with results that range from gemütlich retreats to glamorous hilltop villas. Houses are presented in three sections: Cabin, Chalet and Villa. Photographs of each house reveal its architecture, interior design and striking setting, while plans provide an additional layer of information. The text tells the story of how the dwelling was sited to make the most of its location, how new construction innovations were introduced, and how these solutions provide a comfortable space from which families can enjoy the great outdoors. From the Highlands of Scotland to the breathtaking summits of the Alps and the adrenaline-fuelled mountain resorts of California, Mountain Modern is a journey to some of the most stunning homes of our planet. Interior Design 51
Anouska Hempel Marcus Binney Marcus Binney is The Times’s Architecture Correspondent. He is the author of many books, including The Ritz Hotel London and In Search of the Perfect House. He fronted the 39-part television series ‘Mansion: The Great Houses of Europe’.
Over 400 colour illustrations 32.0 x 24.0cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 517697 October
From a glamorous yacht with pirate-black sails to the restrained lines of minimalist hotels and serene gardens, this is the world of famed designer Anouska Hempel There is no other designer quite like Anouska Hempel, and this volume is both a celebration of her achievement and an insight into it. Here is a designer whose interiors and landscapes are truly incomparable. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, each highlighting one of her accomplishments. There is Beluga, Hempel’s own opulent yacht, masquerading as a pirate-ship; the luxurious interiors and perfectly manicured gardens of Cole Park, the quintessential English country house; the clean lines and minimalist décor of the Grosvenor Hotel apartments in Mayfair; and a lustrous black and white apartment in the Pierre Hotel, New York, with views over the Plaza and across Manhattan. In more than 400 colour illustrations, the remarkable vision of Anouska Hempel comes to life as never before. This book will be an essential, and captivating, purchase for everyone with the least interest, professional or personal, in design.
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Maison Goossens Haute Couture Jewelry Patrick Mauriès Patrick Mauriès is a writer, publisher and collector. He is the author of many books, including Jewelry by Chanel, Cabinets of Curiosities and Fornasetti, all published by Thames & Hudson.
190 illustrations, 180 in colour 27.0 x 21.0cm 224pp ISBN 978 0 500 517703 November
£40.00
The essential publication on this fabled Parisian jewelry house, Goossens is one of the most prestigious names in haute couture jewelry of the last half century. Robert Goossens worked with Coco Chanel in the 1950s, and went on to design jewelry for the world’s foremost fashion houses, pursuing notable collaborations with Balenciaga, Grès and Yves Saint Laurent. As well as the emblematic rock crystal jewelry, baroque pearl brooches and Byzantine cuffs famously associated with Chanel, Maison Goossens’ designs combine real and faux gemstones, making fashion jewelry both precious and bold at once. Robert’s son, Patrick, has reimagined many original Goossens styles, for Dior, Alexander McQueen and Louis Vuitton among others. Martine, his daughter, collaborates regularly with architect Peter Marino to decorate the interiors of the most famous couture houses in the world. Maison Goossens is now part of the stable of exceptional craft practitioners owned by Chanel’s Paraffection subsidiary.
Untamed Encounters Contemporary Jewelry from Extraordinary Gemstones Mimi Lipton Mimi Lipton was closely involved in the research and realization of the exhibition ‘Peoples of the Golden Triangle’ and the accompanying book by Paul and Elaine Lewis. Her other books include The Tiger Rugs of Tibet and In the Oriental Style, with Michael Freeman and Siân Evans.
260 colour illustrations 33.0 x 22.0 cm 248pp ISBN 978 0 500 970638 October
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Magical, raw stones fashioned into daring and unusual pieces by seven contemporary jewelers, and shown here in luxurious full-colour plates This striking book represents the personal odyssey of antique dealer, collector and jewelry lover Mimi Lipton. Over the years, she has amassed a superb collection of uncut precious and semi-precious stones, along with antique pieces of carved amber and jade, all found or bought on her many journeys around the globe. Now, in collaboration with jewelers Ram Rijal, Daniel Azaro, Nan Nan Liu, Ornella Iannuzzi, Disa Allsopp, Helga Mogensen and Syann van Niftrik, these original elements have been transformed into more than eighty beautiful pieces of jewelry, from rings of Madagascan demantoid, Ethiopian opals and Dinka ivory to necklaces of carved Baltic amber, Chinese jade and Colombian emeralds. Photographed by Noelle Hoeppe, the finished pieces are luxuriously showcased in all their glorious originality. Whether inspired by the raw contours of the gemstones or the pieces of antique jewelry that are their starting point, these are works of sculptural, organic drama, as timeless as they are contemporary. Jewelry 55
Cartier in the 20th Century Margaret Young-Sánchez Introduction by Pierre Rainero With essays by Martin Chapman, Michael Hall, Stefano Papi and Janet Zapata Pierre Rainero is director of Image, Style and Heritage at Cartier. Margaret YoungSánchez is the Frederick and Jan Mayer Curator of Pre-Columbian Art at the Denver Art Museum.
Over 300 illustrations in colour and black and white 31.1 x 24.1cm 272pp slipcased ISBN 978 0 500 517673 October
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A dazzling look at Cartier’s contribution to 20th-century design and culture Created with the expertise of Cartier Heritage, this exquisite, slipcased book showcases the rich holdings of the Cartier Collection and archive. It features not only a sumptuous array of rings, bracelets, necklaces and tiaras, but also cocktail and smoking accessories, mystery clocks and lavish objects created by Cartier’s ateliers in Paris, London and New York. Organized thematically, the book features magnificent jewels and accessories owned by such arbiters of taste as Daisy Fellowes, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton and Elizabeth Taylor. Throughout, specially commissioned photographs of Cartier’s legendary jewels are accompanied by vintage photographs – drawn from the Condé Nast and Cartier archives – of these royals, socialites and Hollywood stars in their Cartier finery, including work by Steichen, Horst, Beaton and Charbonneau. Jewelry 57
Choupette The Private Life of a High-Flying Fashion Cat Patrick Mauriès and Jean-Christophe Napias Photographs by Karl Lagerfeld Patrick Mauriès is a writer and publisher of many notable titles on fashion and design. Jean-Christophe Napias is an author, translator and editor of books on dandies, dance music and camp culture. Their previous bestselling book is The World According to Karl, also published by Thames & Hudson. 100 illustrations in colour and black & white 19.0 x 15.5cm 128pp ISBN 978 0 500 517741 September
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Inside the world of Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, with essential advice on lifestyle, diet, fashion, beauty and international travel Choupette is the constant feline companion of designer Karl Lagerfeld, creative director at Chanel. She has her own iPad, eats next to Lagerfeld at the table from Goyard silver, and has inspired couture collections. Choupette occasionally delivers words of wisdom to her devotees via Twitter, but here for the first time is her complete guide to the art of living. It is full of observations and precious advice from Choupette’s vet, Madame Horn, and her housekeeper and maid, Madame Françoise, who keeps her daily diary. The book is divided into themed chapters on diet, beauty, healthcare, fashion tips, secret loves and pet hates. This is guaranteed to be this season’s most talked-about cat book, the perfect chic gift for cat lovers, the fashion-conscious and the style-aware.
‘There is no marriage, yet, for human beings and animals… I never thought that I would fall in love like this with a cat.’ Karl Lagerfeld Fashion 59
Hélène Farnault Foreword by Hubert de Givenchy
Haute Couture Ateliers The Artisans of Fashion
Hélène Farnault is a consultant on crafts and artisans. She worked for the French Ministry of Culture for the Mission des Métiers d’art. Hubert de Givenchy founded The House of Givenchy in 1952.
330 illustrations, 320 in colour 28.8 x 24.0cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 517710 September
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Haute Couture Ateliers
Why You Can Go Out Dressed Like That
The Artisans of Fashion Hélène Farnault Foreword by Hubert de Givenchy
Modern Fashion Explained Marnie Fogg
A beautiful and informative tribute to the age-old arts behind some of the most beautiful clothes in the world In this digital age of mass reproduction, nothing distinguishes luxury so clearly as the handmade. Here is a privileged glimpse into the best of the fashion workshops: the world of embroiderers, lacemakers, weavers, textile designers, pleaters, featherworkers, floral decoration makers, leatherworkers, jewelry and accessory designers, fanmakers and perfumers. Featured in this book is the work of some of the finest haute couture craft specialists – experts who have perfected their skills over many years, keeping alive the knowledge and techniques that might otherwise have disappeared for ever. Their unique creative skills are much in demand at the greatest haute couture houses, such as Chanel, Valentino, Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga. Close-up details from the ateliers have all been specially photographed for this volume, allowing readers to follow the progress of work from sketchbook to finished creation on the catwalk.
Marnie Fogg is the bestselling author of, among other books, The Fashion Design Directory and Fashion: The Whole Story, both published by Thames & Hudson.
100 colour illustrations 19.8 x 14.0cm 224pp flexibound ISBN 978 0 500 291498 September
£9.99
An engaging and enlightening reappraisal of cutting-edge fashion Why did Paul Poiret design a dress that resembled a lampshade? Did Rudi Gernreich really think that both men and women would wear his topless monokini? And what prompted Jeremy Scott to include a shimmering leopard-print niqab in his womenswear collection? In an informed defence of innovative fashion, Marnie Fogg explains why challenging established codes of dress can be highly creative if also, at times, wildly controversial. Why You Can Go Out Dressed Like That features 100 of the best fashion pioneers, from the cerebral conceptions of Comme des Garçons, to the augmented anatomies of Thierry Mugler and the exaggerated physicality of Thom Browne’s broad-shouldered men. Readers can also discover how the subversive designs of Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood and Walter Van Beirendonck have each redefined ideas of volume and identity. Many original designs elicit the response: ‘You can’t go out dressed like that!’. Marnie Fogg proves decisively that modern fashion is not as outrageous and unwearable as it may seem. Fashion 61
Vintage Fashion Complete Nicky Albrechtsen Nicky Albrechtsen is a costume designer and the proprietor of the Vintage Resource Studio in Brick Lane, London, which sources inspirational vintage clothing for fashion, textile and costume designers. She is the author of Scarves (with Fola Solanke) and The Printed Square, both published by Thames & Hudson.
Over 1,300 illustrations in colour and black and white 30.8 x 24.0cm 432pp ISBN 978 0 500 517611 October
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The most ambitious and comprehensive book on women’s vintage fashion ever published Not just another history of fashion, this is a survey of how fashion past continues to inspire fashion present. It presents over 1,000 stand-out examples photographed specially for this book, including many icons of vintage fashion, from Marilyn Monroe’s bra to the Ossie Clark dress made so famous by David Hockney’s painting. Nicky Albrechtsen uses her encyclopaedic expertise to highlight details that will appeal to enthusiasts, whether an exquisite cut of a cocktail dress, the charming nautical pattern of a swimsuit or the delicate embroidery on a blouse. The book’s three sections create a thorough picture of vintage styles. ‘Decades’ explores the shapes and fabrics that define the look of each period, from the chic garçonne styles of the 1920s to the bodyconscious opulence of the 1980s. ‘Elements’ examines the components that add an individual touch to an outfit, while ‘Hallmarks’ looks at some of fashion’s perennial themes, from florals to the little black dress. There are many books on vintage fashion. This, however, is without question the definitive volume on the subject to date. Fashion 63
Manufacturing Processes for Textile and Fashion Design Professionals Rob Thompson Rob Thompson is the award-winning designer and author of Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals and ‘The Manufacturing Guides’ series. Martin Thompson has received D&AD, Campaign Press and One Show awards for his advertising photography.
1,800 colour illustrations & 250 technical diagrams 28.0 x 21.5cm 544pp ISBN 978 0 500 517413 October
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Photographs by Martin Thompson
A fundamental new resource for all textile and fashion designers This encyclopaedic guide explores established, traditional, emerging and innovative production techniques and materials used in textile and fashion design. Organized into four main parts – Fibre and Yarn Technology, Textile Technology, Construction Technology, and Materials – parts one to three explain over 70 major processes in detail, each featuring a technical description, an analysis of the applications, design opportunities and considerations, quality, cost, speed and environmental impact. All of the processes feature detailed step-by-step case studies showing the process ‘in manufacture’ at a leading international supplier. Part four features essential knowledge on over 60 natural and man-made materials. Comprehensive, highly accessible and fully cross-referenced, this book provides professional designers with the information they need about the applications, cost, speed and environmental impact of each process. With over 2,000 specially commissioned photographs and technical diagrams, this is an indispensable, reliable, convenient and highly accessible practical reference for all textile and fashion designers. Fashion 65
‘Mr Porter helps men make sophisticated style choices’ The Financial Times
Former Wallpaper* and Esquire editor Jeremy Langmead is the founding editor-in-chief of online retail site Mr Porter (www.mrporter.com).
Illustrated in colour throughout 19.7 x 13.8cm 256pp ISBN 978 0 500 291528 November
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The Mr Porter Paperback
Contemporary Menswear
The Manual for a Stylish Life • Volume Three Jeremy Langmead
A Global Guide to Independent Men’s Fashion Steven Vogel, Nicholas Schonberger and Calum Gordon
Introducing the third instalment of these stylish compendiums for the modern man Mr Porter, the global online retail destination for men’s style, continues to provide essential guidance with the release of the third volume in the series. Mr Porter proves that, when it comes to shopping for fashion, men no longer need to endure the bustle of town and can instead enjoy the very best of menswear and lifestyle from the comfort of their desks or sofas. Simply yet elegantly designed, this volume offers insider tips on style and etiquette plus exclusive interviews with an array of talented names including Tinie Tempah, Dominic Cooper, Damon Albarn and Ray Winstone – plus the best new travel hot spots, grooming advice, gadgets and more. Volume Three sees a whole host of new features and ideas – from Knacks such as ‘How to Undress in Front of a Lady’ to ‘How to Roast a Lamb’, it also tackles common style concerns such as the best ways to look fresh for the office and the perfect wedding ensembles. Including a new set of Style Icons, the coolest classic cars and a comprehensive guide to the world’s coffee – it’s the perfect slice of life and style for men.
Steven Vogel is the co-owner of Black Lodges, a creative agency in Hamburg specializing in design, event management, and brand strategy. Nicholas Schonberger is a writer, blogger and critic of fashion, culture and music. Calum Gordon is Editor-in-Chief of The Reference Council, an influential online menswear magazine.
Over 500 colour illustrations 24.0 x 16.5cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 517598 October
£19.95
A global guide to cutting-edge, independent men’s fashion This is an essential reference to more than fifty international designers, brands, stores, blogs and websites that have shaped independent men’s fashion over the last decade and will define its trends in the years ahead. From classic ‘heritage’ labels such as Albam Clothing through to dynamic, new labels such as Tellason, who set the fashion agenda for crafted, desirable denim, or the clean, sartorially elegant lines of Won Hundred, the fifty brands expertly selected and curated for this book represent the very best in a fast-changing international scene, be they the ones that create styles and set trends or those that innately understand how to sell and market menswear effectively. Packed with critical insight and opinion, this is a book that sets out to cut through the PR gloss of so much fashion writing. Each of the organizations represented include a sharp, concise profile of the people behind the brand and its history to date. And to provide even greater depth, the book also features essays on the major trends in the menswear scene and interviews with some of its key, influential figures. Fashion 67
‘A captivating and beautifully illustrated celebration of this eccentric but wonderful tradition’ Sir Steve Redgrave
Rowing Blazers Jack Carlson Photographs by F.E. Castleberry, Adrian Krajewski and Ursa Mali Jack Carlson has represented the United States at the World Rowing Championships and raced for Oxford in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Races. In 2013, he won all three of the traditional international rowing regattas. F.E. Castleberry is former director of concept design for Ralph Lauren Rugby. Ursa Mali is a researcher in the Centre for Science and Policy at the University of Cambridge.
250 illustrations, 244 in colour 30.5 x 23.5cm 256pp ISBN 978 0 500 517550 July
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Documents the evocative charm of eye-catching blazers as worn by oarsmen and -women all over the world Rowing Blazers looks at the authentic striped, piped, trimmed and badged blazers that are still worn by oarsmen and -women around the world today, and at the elaborate rituals, elite athletes, prestigious clubs and legendary races associated with them. Each university, school, college and club featured in the book is represented by a blazer-clad rower or group of rowers – including world champions, record holders and Olympians such as Sir Steve Redgrave and Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss of The Social Network fame. The stunning original photographs, many by ‘prep’ guru F.E. Castleberry, are taken in situ at the historic boathouses, campuses and team rooms of clubs in the United States, Great Britain, the Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and beyond. These enchanting portraits are punctuated by thrilling action shots from the Henley Royal Regatta, the Head of the Charles, the Olympic Games and the Boat Race; and accompanied by histories, anecdotes and captivating descriptions of the esoteric traditions behind each blazer. Fashion 69
LAURENT
FOREWORD BY PIERRE BERGÉ
James Bent has travelled extensively throughout Asia in his quest to capture its wealth of clothing styles. He is the founder of asianstreetfashion.org, a site devoted to Asian street style.
286 colour illustrations 21.0 x 14.8cm 272pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 544402 September
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Asian Street Fashion
Yves Saint Laurent
James Bent
Roxanne Lowit Introduction by Pierre Bergé
The smart, sassy, savvy insider’s guide to what’s happening fashionwise in the streets of Asia What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Asian street fashion? Perhaps it’s Tokyo’s wacky concoctions, a mishmash of styles combined with an ease that belies their complexity. While this vibrant city has undoubtedly had a huge impact on the growth of Asian fashion, there is startling originality to be found across the vast continent. Young Asia appears to be channelling an energy and drive for creative freedom, making bold fashion statements that scream innovation and individuality. Photographer James Bent has spent the past few years travelling around Asia in pursuit of the most unique approaches to fashion. From Bangkok’s seemingly effortless blend of vintage and modern to Seoul’s layered, sleek chic with a daring twist, the diverse results reveal an irresistible quality that unites Asian fashion as a whole: the refusal to conform to a uniform and conservative form of dress. Collectively, Bent’s photographs take us on a vibrant visual journey of Asian fashion at its best, sparking our imaginations, inspiring fresh interpretations of style, and inviting us to view our own wardrobes in a new light.
Roxanne Lowit is a New York-based fashion photographer who started taking pictures in the 1970s. Her photographs have appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, V Magazine and Glamour, and she has worked on numerous advertising campaigns for, among others, Dior, Barney’s and Vivienne Westwood.
200 illustrations, 80 in colour 33.0 x 23.0cm 208pp ISBN 978 0 500 517604 September
£29.95
A gallery of dazzling backstage and portrait photography of Yves Saint Laurent The name Yves Saint Laurent is synonymous with style, elegance and high fashion. When he came on the scene at Dior and then started his own line, he quickly changed the way people regarded haute couture and the world of fashion itself. He had a huge impact not only on fashion, but also on many people’s lives, including that of photographer Roxanne Lowit. Yves Saint Laurent is Lowit’s personal photographic history of Saint Laurent, the man and the fashion, from 1978, the year she first met him, to the last show he gave in 2002. With contributions from YSL’s muses and admirers, including Catherine Deneuve, Lucie de la Falaise, Betty Catroux, Jacqueline de Ribes, André Leon Talley and Valerie Steele, this book represents the backstage experience at YSL’s shows as Lowit experienced them. Whether surrounded by beautiful models or peeking at the catwalk from the wings, every moment was a magnificent photo opportunity. Lowit shares with the world magical moments of YSL – intimate, social, absorbed in fashion – and creates a unique portrait of this towering figure of postwar couture. Fashion 71
Fashion Photography Next Magdalene Keaney Magdalene Keaney was formerly the Associate Curator of Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery in London and was the inaugural Creative Director of the Fashion Space Gallery at the London College of Fashion. She has written widely on photography and contributed to numerous major museum catalogues.
272 illustrations, 208 in colour 27.0 x 20.0cm 272pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 544358 July
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Thirty-five rising stars who are the future of fashion photography This vibrant book surveys the outstandingly fresh and original fashion images being created by thirty-five emerging photographers from fourteen countries. From Axel Hoedt’s bold graphic experimentation and fascination with traditional costume, and Erik Madigan Heck’s painterly use of colour and natural light, to Daniel Jackson’s exploitation of movement and dynamic shape or Hanna Putz’s cool neutral aesthetic, the photographs brought together under Magdalene Keaney’s curation are diverse, innovative and utterly memorable. Unlike recent books on fashion photography, which inevitably bring together the established ‘names’ whose work already appears widely in international fashion magazines, this book embraces the fashion world’s obsession with freshness and youth: it looks beyond what is ‘now’ and showcases what comes ‘next’. With an introduction that sets out the author’s view on the meaning of contemporary fashion photography and its prevalent visual trends, as well as texts on each of the photographers that profile and critique their careers and work to date, this will be essential reading for anyone in the fashion industry and an inspiration for aspiring photographers. Fashion 73
Lee Miller’s War Beyond D-Day Edited by Antony Penrose Antony Penrose, Lee Miller’s son, is director of the Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection. He is the author The Lives of Lee Miller and The Boy Who Bit Picasso, both also published by Thames & Hudson.
159 duotone illustrations 24.0 x 18.4cm 208pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291542 September
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William Helburn Mid-Century Fashion and Advertising Photography William Helburn Text by Robert Lilly and Lois Allen Lilly
Foreword by David E. Scherman
Published in a new compact format to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings Lee Miller’s work for Vogue from 1941–45 sets her apart as a photographer of extraordinary ability. Its full range is shown here, accompanied by her brilliant despatches, which combine immediacy with acute observation, and deep personal involvement with professional detachment. Complementing her words are over one hundred and fifty remarkable photographs from the Lee Miller Archives. They portray the raw edge of combat at the siege of St Malo and the bitterly fought Alsace campaign, and the disbelief and outrage she describes on witnessing the victims of Dachau. The horror is relieved by the spirit of post-liberation Paris, where she indulged in frivolous fashions and recorded memorable conversations with Picasso, Cocteau, Eluard, Aragon and Colette. The book ends with Miller’s first-on-the-scene report giving a sardonic description of Hitler’s abandoned house in Munich. David E. Scherman, the renowned warphotojournalist who shared many of Miller’s assignments, contributes a foreword.
Robert Lilly has produced news programmes, stories and documentaries from Europe, the Middle East and the Americas for companies including NBC, CNN, VH1 and Reuters. Lois Allen Lilly is a reporter, producer, narrator and intellectual property expert.
200 illustrations in colour and black and white 30.5 x 25.4cm 224pp ISBN 978 0 500 517659 October
£39.95
Lusciously illustrated and produced, here is the work of one of the major image-makers of postwar fashion and advertising William Helburn was the photographer of choice for many of the top advertising agencies in New York in the 1950s and 60s. Shock value and an unrelenting hunger for success helped Helburn to a pioneer’s share in the revolutionary era of advertising, and his work appeared on the pages and covers of major magazines. As well as cars and cosmetics, Helburn shot Coca-Cola, Canada Dry, clothing lines, airlines, jewelry, cigars and cigarettes. He worked with the top models of the day, from Dovima, Dorian Leigh and Jean Patchett to Barbara Mullen, Jean Shrimpton and Lauren Hutton. This volume is the first to survey his photographic work, and gives readers a taste of the vivid reality that the television series Mad Men seeks to evoke. Most of the images have not been seen since they were first published decades ago. In addition to the photographs, Robert Lilly contributes a biographical account of Helburn’s life and work, and former colleagues Jerry Schatzberg, George Lois, Sunny Griffin and Ali McGraw offer insights into William Helburn’s lusty, creative spirit. Photography 75
‘Matchless perfection … a really inspired and insightful line of attack into a wellcovered subject’ The Daily Telegraph
Brassaï
Henri Cartier-Bresson / Scrapbook
Introduction by Roger Grenier Available again Roger Grenier is a French writer, journalist and radio animator. He is a member of the Gallimard board and received the Grand prix de l’Académie française in 1985.
63 duotone photographs 19.0 x 12.5cm 144pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 410646 July
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Available again in the esteemed Photofile series, a collection of work by the photographer Brassaï No photographer is more closely associated with a city than Brassaï (1899–1984) is with Paris. From the moment he moved there in 1924, he devoted his life and art to immortalizing his adopted city – capturing the street life by day, the cafés and the Seine by night. A friend of Picasso and Henry Miller, Brassaï knew and photographed the leading figures of his day – Giacometti, Sartre, Dalí, Matisse and Mann among them. His most famous portraits and cityscapes, collected in this volume, form a unique vision of life in pre- and post-war Europe. Photofile The Photofile series brings together the best work of the world’s greatest photographers, in an attractive format and at an affordable price. Handsome and collectable, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography.
Agnès Sire is the President of the Foundation Henri Cartier-Bresson. Michel Frizot is a French historian of photography.
Illustrated in tritone throughout 32.0 x 27.0cm 264pp ISBN 978 0 500 543337 September
£50.00
Photographs 1932–1946 Introduction by Agnès Sire
Essay by Michel Frizot
Available again, a facsimile of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s famous scrapbook Henri Cartier-Bresson was taken prisoner by the Germans in 1940. After two unsuccessful attempts, he managed to escape in 1943. During this time, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, assuming that the photographer had died in the war, started preparing what they thought was a posthumous exhibition of his work. When he reappeared, CartierBresson was delighted to learn of the exhibition, and decided to review his entire work and curate it himself. In 1946 he travelled to New York with about 300 prints in his suitcase, bought a scrapbook, glued each one in, and brought that album to MoMA’s curators. His first exhibition, a celebration of his survival, opened on 4 February 1947. In the 1990s, Cartier-Bresson once again returned to this scrapbook. Following his death in 2004, the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, the present owner of the prints, finished restoring them, making it possible to bring a large body of extraordinary, hitherto unpublished work to the public, images that have finally become a memorial collection after all. Photography 77
Magnum Contact Sheets
‘Exemplary … stunningly beautiful’ Geoff Dyer, The Observer
‘Utterly absorbing’ John Banville, The Daily Telegraph
Compact Edition Kristen Lubben is Associate Curator of the International Center of Photography, New York.
‘Magnificent’ RA Magazine
‘A treasure trove’ Andrew Motion, The Guardian
446 illustrations, 240 in colour 29.25 x 24.0cm 524pp ISBN 978 0 500 544310 September
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Compact Edition Kristen Lubben Available for the first time – a compact, democratically priced edition of the photography book of 2011 This is the compact edition of the definitive volume on how iconic images by Magnum photographers are made. Newly re-formatted and with 16 extra pages, this book features superb reproductions of more than 130 contact sheets and over 200 photographs taken from the sheets, bearing witness to the creative methods, strategies and editing processes used by many of the acknowledged greats of photography. Whether George Rodger’s photographs of the Blitz, Philippe Halsman’s memorably surreal image of a leaping Salvador Dalí, Burt Glinn capturing the end of segregation in 1950s Arkansas, David Hurn photographing the Beatles in 1964, Joseph Koudelka’s extraordinary images of the invasion of Prague, Susan Meiselas in Nicaragua in the 1970s, Raymond Depardon at the fall of the Berlin Wall, Larry Towell in El Salvador, Bruce Gilden capturing classic New York scenes or Jim Goldberg creating his remarkable, experimental artworks, the contact sheets and images in this book constitute an extraordinary record of great images being captured and edited.
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‘One of the seminal books on modern America’ British Journal of Photography
‘Preserves the look and feel of the time in breathtaking clarity and colour … a beautifully presented large format book’ Creative Review
‘Consistently amazing’ The Art Book
Josef Koudelka: Exiles
Stephen Shore
Foreword by Czesław Miłosz Photographs by Josef Koudelka New commentary with Josef Koudelka and Robert Delpire
Uncommon Places: The Complete Works Essay by Stephan Schmidt-Wulffen Conversation with the artist by Lynne Tillman
Revised and expanded edition Czesław Miłosz (1911–2004) was a poet, essayist, translator and novelist. He received numerous honours and prizes, including the Nobel Prize in 1981. Robert Delpire has had a defining hand in the careers of many of the master photographers.
77 duotone illustrations 29.8 x 27.0cm 180pp ISBN 978 0 500 544419 September
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A new, expanded edition of Koudelka’s seminal volume with ten never-before-published images About Exiles, Cornell Capa once wrote, ‘Koudelka’s unsentimental, stark, brooding, intensely human imagery reflects his own spirit, the very essence of an exile who is at home wherever his wandering body finds haven in the night.’ In this newly revised and expanded edition of the 1988 classic, Koudelka’s work once more forms a powerful document of the spiritual and physical state of exile. The sense of private mystery that fills these photographs – mostly taken during Koudelka’s years of wandering through Europe since leaving his native Czechoslovakia in 1968 – speaks of passion and reserve, of his rage to see. Solitary, moving, deeply felt and strangely disturbing, the images in Exiles suggest alienation, disconnection and love. Edited and sequenced by Koudelka and Robert Delpire, Exiles evokes some of the most compelling and troubling themes of the twentieth century, while resonating with equal force in this current moment of profound migrations and transience.
Stephan Schmidt-Wulffen was rector of the Art Academy in Vienna from 2002 to 2011. Since 2012 he has taught curatorial management at Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen, Germany. Lynne Tillman is a prolific author and journalist. Among her books are Haunted Houses, Case in Doubt, Motion Sickness and No Lease on Life. 186 colour illustrations 26.2 x 32.7cm 204pp ISBN 978 0 500 544457 October
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A contemporary classic, revised and expanded Originally published in 1982, Stephen Shore’s legendary Uncommon Places has influenced more than a generation of photographers. Shore was among the first artists to take colour beyond the domain of advertising and fashion photography, and his large-format colour work on the American vernacular landscape stands at the root of what has become a vital photographic tradition over the past forty years. Now, for this lushly produced reissue, the artist has added nearly fifteen images and a statement discussing the rediscovery of images never before printed and what it means to expand a classic series. An essay by noted critic and curator Stephan Schmidt-Wulffen and a conversation with Shore by fiction writer Lynne Tillman examine his methodology as they elucidate his roots in the Pop and conceptual art movements of the late sixties and early seventies. The texts are illustrated with reproductions from Shore’s earlier series American Surfaces and Amarillo: Tall in Texas. Photography 81
Landmark The Fields of Landscape Photography William A. Ewing William A. Ewing is the author of many books on photography, including Arnold Newman: Masterclass, The Unseen Eye, reGeneration 2, Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, Face: The New Photographic Portrait, reGeneration and The Body, all published by Thames & Hudson.
240 colour illustrations 25.5 x 30.5cm 256pp ISBN 978 0 500 544334 October
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An international survey of the vibrant, burgeoning field that is contemporary landscape photography Landscape finds itself at the cutting edge of contemporary image making, driven partly by an enduring fascination with the land, and partly by the urgent need to take stock of the extraordinary forces impacting on our environment. For this first global survey of the genre, William A. Ewing has selected work by over 100 photographers, ranging from renowned figures to younger rising stars. Each represents an individual or original viewpoint of a shared concern for our changing environment. Organized into ten themes, Landmark covers the full range of the style, and sometimes goes outside it: from bucolic images picturing the last vestiges of ‘nature’, through disturbing depictions of a sullied Earth, scarred and abused, to surreal and artificial landscapes where nature is channelled, controlled and regulated. Ewing contributes a preface and an introduction as well as introductory texts to each section, and the book also features concise statements by the photographers themselves. The result is a thoughtprovoking meditation on the meaning of landscape in today’s world.
‘William A. Ewing has curated what is surely the defining overview of the contemporary approaches to landscape. With an illuminating text explaining his own waymarks and signposts, and without making any bones about its being a necessarily personal selection, he gives us here a chance to reclaim landscape photography from its fractured state and see it in the round’ Francis Hodgson, The Financial Times Photography 83
Photoshow Landmark Exhibitions that Defined the History of Photography Edited by Alessandra Mauro Alessandra Mauro is artistic director of the Forma Foundation for Photography, Milan. She has curated many photography exhibitions and has taught history of photography at Suor Orsola Benincasa University, Naples.
125 illustrations, 75 in colour 26.5 x 20.0cm 276pp ISBN 978 0 500 544426 October
£39.95
A history of our era’s defining medium, told via a tour of the most significant photography shows to have ever taken place This is the first book to study the history of photography via international exhibitions. It describes the most important shows and sets them in the context of their times: London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, the magnificent Vienna International Exhibition of 1891, and Film und Foto in Stuttgart 1929 all feature in this wide-ranging global survey. In the postwar period, The Family of Man toured over sixty countries, and curators began to make formal links between photography and contemporary art. In this century, the photographic aftermath of 9/11 is marked by an interview with Charles Traub, co-founder of Here is New York, which remains possibly the most seen exhibition in history. With contributions by and interviews with Quentin Bajac, Gerry Badger, Paul-Louis Roubert, David Spencer, Francesco Zanot, Michel Frizot, Alessia Tagliaventi and Charles Traub, this book will be required reading for anyone with a serious interest in photography and curating.
The World Atlas of Street Photography Jackie Higgins Foreword by Max Kozloff Jackie Higgins has written extensively about photography. She is a contributing writer to Photography: The Whole Story and is the author of Why It Does Not Have To Be In Focus, both published by Thames & Hudson. Max Kozloff has been art editor at The Nation, and Executive Editor of Artforum.
Over 640 photographs, 500 in colour 23.5 x 22.0cm 400pp ISBN 978 0 500 544365 September
£24.95
A kaleidoscopic adventure across the world’s continents, city by city, in search of the best urban photographic art Including classic documentary street photography as well as images of urban landscapes, portraits and staged performances, The World Atlas of Street Photography focuses on a diverse abundance of photography that has been created on street corners around the globe. Follow Daido Moriyama as he roams the cramped, winding back alleys of Tokyo. Witness Joel Meyerowitz’s extraordinary archive of New York’s Ground Zero in the days after the 9/11 attacks. Watch Alexey Titarenko as he uses long exposures to recast his home town of St Petersburg as a haunting, ethereal city of shadows. Gaze at the remarkable beach scenes of Rio de Janeiro with Julio Bittencourt. Observe Katy Grannan as she captures portraits of the hustlers and strutters on Hollywood Boulevard, and infiltrate New York’s hip-hop culture with Nikki S. Lee, as she artfully disguises herself to expose preconceptions on race and identity. From New York to New Delhi, Beijing to Berlin, Jerusalem to Johannesburg and Sydney to Seoul, this is a magnificently illustrated celebration of the theatre of the everyday. Photography 85
Includes work by
Peter van Agtmael Roger Ballen Amy Elkins Jason Eskenazi Jason Evans Jim Goldberg Rob Hornstra Stacy Kranitz Saul Leiter Susan Meiselas Louie Palu Trent Parke Viviane Sassen Alec Soth … and many more
Photographers’ Sketchbooks Stephen McLaren and Bryan Formhals Stephen McLaren is a founding member of the photography collective Document Scotland and, with Sophie Howarth, author of Street Photography Now, also published by Thames & Hudson. Bryan Formhals is a photographer and writer, and the founding editor of LPV Magazine.
520 illustrations in colour and black and white 22.0 x 29.7cm 320pp ISBN 978 0 500 544341 October
A behind-the-scenes exploration of the art of contemporary photography, richly illustrated with rarely seen works-inprogress from forty-three of today’s most original practitioners This book celebrates the new creative processes of the modern photographic era, in which blogs and Instagram streams function alongside analogue albums and contact sheets, and the traditional artist’s sketchbook takes the form of Polaroid studies, smartphone pictures, diaristic projects, found photography and self-published photo-zines. Each photographer introduces several pages of ‘sketchbook’ images that convey his or her working methods and thought processes. These one-off presentations are accompanied by engaging interviews that reveal how the simple act of pressing a shutter can capture and express a fully realized personal vision. Three essays explore subjects at the cutting edge of contemporary practice, including: conceiving and editing projects; technical and artistic experimentation; and print and electronic publishing. Designed to satisfy the most demanding of image junkies, this is a key resource for anyone interested in photography or the creative process.
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‘Magnificent … a gorgeous book’ The Times
New format Yann Arthus-Bertrand is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking Earth from the Air project. Jean-Louis Gouraud is a writer and journalist with a lifelong passion for horses.
205 colour illustrations 20.0 x 29.0cm 232pp ISBN 978 0 500 544389 July
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Horses
Shark
Yann Arthus-Bertrand Text by Jean-Louis Gouraud
Fear & Beauty Jean-Marie Ghislain
Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s classic equestrian anthology, now available in a new format ‘Remarkable … there is humour, grace and power here. But what makes these wonderful images above all is a Stubbsian perfection that will knock you out of your saddle’ The Sunday Telegraph No one has captured the affinity between people and horses better than Yann Arthus-Bertrand. His in situ photographs show horses as they really are – lively, high-spirited, mettlesome, animated, prancing, supple, and even ethereal. Here, Arthus-Bertrand portrays these magnificent creatures and their human partners in photographs shot on location and around the globe, from Montana to Russia, central Asia to Argentina, Mongolia to Cameroon, and points in between. They range from purebred Arabians and the Lippizaner, star of the famous Spanish riding school in Vienna, to the American Appaloosa and the sleek, patrician thoroughbred. Each moment captured is a testament to man’s powerful and moving relationship with the horse. Full of tribal costume, local colour and panoramic scenery, and accompanied by text from equine expert Jean-Louis Gouraud, Horses is a book of unparalleled ambition and scope.
Jean-Marie Ghislain is a photographer and founder of the ‘Shark Revolution’ Project.
Illustrated throughout in colour and quadratone 22.5 x 30.0cm 192pp ISBN 978 0 500 517734 October
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Presents the most beautiful photographs ever published of sharks in the open sea Sharks engender our most primal emotion: fear. Real danger is something we seldom experience in the modern world, protected by the comforts of civilization. Yet fear is deeply inscribed at the core of our being. Jean-Marie Ghislain overcame his fear of water by learning to swim with sharks. By confronting his emotional responses to these graceful predators, he sought to recover from personal trauma, asking himself: ‘Can beauty cure fear?’ These photographs are among the most beautiful pictures of sharks ever taken. Working entirely with natural light and a focal length as close as possible to that of the human eye, he brings these magnificent creatures closer to us than most could ever dare. The tiniest mark or scar is rendered so clearly that we feel we could reach out and touch them. By sharing his profoundly personal experience with sharks, Jean-Marie Ghislain captures the character and beauty of these exceptional creatures, so often maligned or threatened, and urges us to learn to share our oceans with a new sense of respect and even love. Nature 89
Remarkable Plants That Shape Our World Helen and William Bynum Helen and William Bynum are historians of science and medicine and also have a particular interest in plants and their importance in human culture and society. They have written or edited numerous books, including Great Discoveries in Medicine, also published by Thames & Hudson.
205 illustrations, 174 in colour 24.6 x 18.6cm 240pp ISBN 978 0 500 517420 September
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A glorious celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and sheer wonder of plants, with exquisite illustrations from the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Plants are truly remarkable: even with all our modern technological prowess they still feed, clothe and shelter us, help transport us and can intoxicate and cure us. Helen and William Bynum are expert guides to the rich histories, significance and uses of over eighty key plants, revealing our relationship with them, both utilitarian and aesthetic, and their multiple benefits and cultural associations. Organized thematically, eight sections cover all aspects of our interaction with plants – starting with those crops that were fundamental to the development of cultures and civilizations, and those that enliven our diet beyond the basics, such as saffron and chilli peppers. Other sections look at plants that have helped to create our material world, as well as those that are used medicinally or are revered and adored for symbolic reasons, including the tulip, the rose and the lotus. For anyone interested in the extraordinary diversity of flora around us, this elegantly illustrated and covetable book, published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, will be an inspiration and a delight.
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Also Available M. C. Escher Pop-Ups 978 0 500 515907 £19.95 Gaudí Pop-Ups 978 0 500 516508 £19.95
Dalí Pop-Ups Courtney Watson McCarthy Courtney Watson McCarthy is an acclaimed paper engineer. She is the creator of pop-up books on Gaudi, Escher, Numbers and Star Trek (see p95), all published by Thames & Hudson.
10 illustrations 33.0 x 30.4cm 16pp inc 7 pop-ups ISBN 978 0 500 517505 September
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Seven of Salvador Dalí’s mind-bending images re-imagined as superbly crafted pop-ups During a hugely productive working life that spanned much of the 20th century, Salvador Dalí produced more than 1,500 paintings as well as other artworks and objets d’art, including sculpture, jewelry, photography, etchings, lithographs, designs for theatre sets and costumes, plus commercial projects such as the Chupa Chups lollipop logo. Decades after his death, his trademark moustache and dandy outfits remain instantly recognisable, while his art has inspired and continues to inspire new generations of artists, from Andy Warhol to Damien Hirst. This book features pop-ups of seven of his most important works: The Persistence of Memory; Hallucinogenic Toreador; Metamorphosis of Narcissus; Dancer in a Skull; Galatea of the Spheres; Rose Meditative; and Fifty Abstract Paintings Which as Seen from Two Yards Change into Three Lenins Masquerading as Chinese and as Seen from Six Yards Appear as the Head of a Royal Bengal Tiger.
Keith Finch is a leading paper engineer. He is the author of Paper Engineering for Designers, also published by Thames & Hudson.
Illustrated in colour throughout 30.4 x 24.0cm 108pp (48pp text, 60pp press-out pieces) ISBN 978 0 500 517543 October
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Make Your Own London Landmarks
Star Trek Pop-UpsTM
5 Models to Construct Keith Finch
Courtney Watson McCarthy
Make your own miniature London! This book is a celebration of London’s buildings that is as unique as the city itself. There are any number of thick books covering the history of London and its architecture, but Make Your Own London Landmarks offers something a little different – the chance to get up close to those buildings by constructing your own models from the press-out pieces included. The five buildings included are among the best-known of London’s many famous sights: Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and the world famous ‘Big Ben’ clock tower, Tower Bridge, The London Eye and the glittering Shard tower. The models are all to scale, and range in height from twentyone centimetres to fifty centimetres once constructed. Each is accompanied by facts and figures that give some background information to bring your very own miniature London alive!
Courtney Watson McCarthy is an acclaimed paper engineer. She is the creator of Dalí Pop-Ups (see p93), as well as books on Gaudi, M. C. Escher and Numbers.
Illustrated in colour throughout 33.0 x 30.4cm 16pp ISBN 978 0 500 517499 September
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Boldly goes where no pop-up book has gone before Part of the public consciousness since 1966, Star Trek spans the worlds of TV and the movies and can count millions of fans worldwide. Now Star Trek Pop-Ups delivers seven iconic Star Trek images in a new way – popping off the page in three dimensions. From the Enterprise NX01 in flight to the dreaded Borg cube from The Next Generation and beyond, here is an unforgettable series of alien encounters and thrilling action scenes, featuring memorable moments from Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise. Bursting with energy and ingenuity, Star Trek Pop-Ups will capture the imaginations of fans young and old. Includes pop-ups of: USS Enterprise NCC-1701 The Trouble with Tribbles Klingon Bird-of-Prey The Borg Cube Deep Space Nine Bride of Chaotica Enterprise NX-01 Gift 95
The Paper Doll’s House of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis, aged Twelve Eric Boman Eric Boman is the author of Blahnik by Boman, Dames: Women with Initiative and Attitude and Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel, all published by Thames & Hudson.
52 illustrations, 40 in colour 28.0 x 22.3cm 80pp + 8 paper dolls and sticker clothes ISBN 978 0 500 650417 September
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An extraordinary paper doll’s house created by the imaginative Miss Otis, enhanced by contemporary material evoking her late 19th-century life, as well as press-out dolls and stickers In 1884, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis – known to all as Birdie – made an extraordinary paper doll’s house in the form of a book. While these were fashionable enough at the time, they were usually drawn and painted: Birdie, however, chose the medium of collage. Her album’s exquisite rooms, paper dolls and tiny accessories are true works of art, full of period charm but also distinctly appealing to a modern sensibility. Eric Boman’s fullcolour photographs capture Birdie’s remarkably vivid fantasy world in all its quirky splendour. Boman also provides an entertaining text giving her life story and the background to the making of the doll’s house, accompanied by turn-of-the-century photographs found in her family albums. With an envelope at the back of the book containing press-out dolls and sticker costumes from the original collection, this book showcases an astonishing example of youthful creativity and is guaranteed to appeal to adults and children alike.
Inventions that Didn’t Change the World Julie Halls Julie Halls is a specialist in 19th-century registered designs at the National Archives.
c. 300 colour illustrations 24.0 x 17.0cm 224pp ISBN 978 0 500 517628 October
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A captivating selection of 19th-century inventions, as revealed through illustrations from the National Archives Here is a humorous look at some of the most endearingly quirky inventions registered with the British Government in the 19th century. In an era when Britain was known as the workshop of the world, enthusiasm was rife for submitting new and innovative designs that might capture the popular imagination and seal the fortunes of their inventors. Inevitably, all manner of bizarre curiosities were painstakingly recorded alongside the genuinely great inventions of the period. These strange, eccentric and often hilarious designs were beautifully rendered by draftsmen, allowing us a unique perspective on the preoccupations of Victorian society; a ventilating top hat, an anti-garotting collar, a moustache protector, artificial leeches and a ‘Design For a Flying or Aerial Machine Adapted for the Artic [sic] Regions’ are just some of the gems included in this book. Extensively illustrated with original beautifully drawn designs for each registered invention, this book captures a bygone era as giddy with the possibilities of a newly industrialized world as today’s app and software designers are with the digital world. Gift 97
120 Ways to Annoy Your Mother (And Influence People) Ana Benaroya Ana Benaroya is an illustrator based in Jersey City, USA. She is the author of Illustration Next: Contemporary Creative Collaboration, published by Thames & Hudson.
c. 120 colour illustrations 25.2 x 19.0cm 224pp flexibound ISBN 978 0 500 291467 September
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A gently subversive life guide and activity book, set to be the start of a new subculture for girls aged 11–14 (and older!) Irreverent and feisty, here is a book for girls who don’t want to conform to the expectations of what a teenage girl is, how she should dress and what she should be interested in. Ana Benaroya offers 120 tips that provide an ironic and witty twist on all the ‘guides to life’ for would-be prom queens and cheerleaders. The book lays out the things that matter for a teenage rebel, including ‘How Not to Make Eye Contact with Your Mother’ and ‘How to Turn Your Life into a Soap Opera’, alongside humorous pointers for cultural and social advancement, such as ‘How to Appreciate Jazz Music’, and dreamy, surreal ideas, such as ‘How to Fly’ and ‘How to Breathe Fireballs’. A deliberately cheeky twist on the look of children’s activity books, this one is designed to be scribbled and scrawled on, drawn in and customized. Exuberantly illustrated with fresh content hand-drawn by the author herself, it is the ideal gift for all young girls with a renegade spirit and all young women who want to keep that rebellious streak alive.
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Training Days The Subway Artists Then and Now Henry Chalfant and Sacha Jenkins Henry Chalfant is the author of the most successful book on graffiti ever published, Subway Art, published by Thames & Hudson. Sacha Jenkins is co-founder of the seminal hip-hop magazine ego trip, as well as co-author of the bestselling biography of Eminem, The Way I Am.
138 illustrations, 133 in colour 21.0 x 16.0cm 176pp ISBN 978 0 500 239216 September
Authentic first-person accounts from the graffiti writers and artists whose creative genius fuelled the earliest flowering of the movement in late 1970s and early 1980s New York Henry Chalfant’s photographs in Subway Art inspired budding graffiti writers around the world; now read the stories behind those iconic images in the words of the pioneers of the graffiti movement. In the late 1970s, New York City was bankrupt, dirty and dangerous. Born on these grimy streets, graffiti rapidly made its mark. Here, twelve legendary graffiti writers – Bil Rock, Breezer, Daze, Jon One, Kel, KR, Lady Pink, Sak, Sharp, Skeme, Spin and Team – give first-person accounts of their experiences. Individually interviewed for this book by Sacha Jenkins, they reveal an authentic, unparalleled insight into the golden age of graffiti. With a preface by Henry Chalfant and an introduction by Sacha Jenkins, and illustrated with Henry Chalfant’s original photographs, this book captures all the raw, explosive creativity of that era.
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Music 101
Features unique, unseen portraits of
Syd Barrett Pink Floyd The Rolling Stones The Who Paul McCartney Led Zeppelin and many more
Hipgnosis Portraits 10cc • AC/DC • Black Sabbath • Foreigner • Genesis • Led Zeppelin • Pink Floyd • Queen • The Rolling Stones • The Who • Wings Aubrey Powell • Foreword by Robert Plant Aubrey Powell co-founded the design agency Hipgnosis with the late Storm Thorgerson in 1967, and formed Aubrey Powell Productions in 1985. He is currently the creative director for Pink Floyd.
366 illustrations in colour and black & white 30.5 x 25.4cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 517635 October
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A journey into the archives of the most important design agency in music history Some of the most innovative and surreal album cover art of the 1960s, 70s and early 80s emanated from the legendary design agency Hipgnosis. Their iconic designs – including Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy and The Who’s Who’s Next – grace a staggering number of major releases. In rejecting the posed, conventional band photography of the day and embracing the possibilities of the gatefold format, they changed album design forever. Hipgnosis Portraits explores an endless stream of creative ideas in two sections. Part I, ‘Imagination’, tells the story behind the artwork, supported by a wide range of archival materials. Part II, ‘Realization’, showcases the band portraits themselves, in beautiful, large-scale reproductions, many published for the first time. This superb volume’s stellar collection of bands and the exalted status of Hipgnosis will enthral all music lovers, designers, artists and photographers. Music 103
Blue Note: Uncompromising Expression 75 Years of the Finest in Jazz Richard Havers Richard Havers is jazz consultant to Universal Music Group. He is the author of fifty books, including Verve: The Sound of America, also published by Thames & Hudson.
800 illustrations, 400 in colour 27.7 x 21.6cm 400pp ISBN 978 0 500 517444 October
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The first official illustrated history of Blue Note, the most influential and important brand in jazz Released to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the coolest and best-known label in jazz, this book celebrates over seven decades of extraordinary music from a company that has stayed true to its founders’ commitment to ‘Uncompromising Expression’. Tracing the evolution of jazz from the boogie-woogie and swing of the 1930s, through bebop, funk and fusion, to the eclectic mix Blue Note releases today, the book also narrates a complex social history from the suppression of jazz in Nazi Germany to the developments in music and technology in the late 20th century. Blue Note is not only known as the purveyor of extraordinary jazz but is also famous as an arbiter of cool. The photography of co-founder Francis Wolff and the cover designs of Reid Miles were integral to the label’s success and this highly illustrated, landmark publication – featuring the very best photographs, covers and ephemera from the archives, including never-before-published material – commemorates Blue Note’s momentous contribution to art and design as well as to music. Music 105
David Thomson is a regular contributor to The Guardian, The New York Times, The New Republic, Movieline and Film Comment.
Moments that Made the Movies
Derek Jarman Super 8
David Thomson
Edited by James Mackay
New in paperback, an unprecedented visual journey through cinema history from an author hailed by John Banville as ‘the greatest living writer on the movies’ ‘Full of wit and insight’ The Observer ‘Elegantly designed and handsomely produced’ The Independent
250 illustrations in colour and black and white 26.0 x 20.5cm 304pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 291559 September
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In the first fully illustrated work of his illustrious career – which quickly sold out on first publication in 2013 – David Thomson re-examines a series of moments from seventy-two carefully selected films across a hundred-year time span. His moments range from a set of Eadward Muybridge’s pioneering photographs to sequences in films from the classic – Citizen Kane, Sunset Boulevard and The Red Shoes – to the unexpected – The Piano Teacher, Burn After Reading – immersing the reader via a groundbreaking marriage of imagery and the author’s accompanying narrative. David Thomson’s evocative, unflinching prose and profound understanding of what makes film an art form identify him as one of the great film writers of our time.
James Mackay is custodian of Jarman’s Super 8s and the leading expert on Jarman’s filmography. He produced twelve Jarman films, including Caravaggio and The Last of England.
600 illustrations, 400 in colour 16.1 x 21.2cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 517321 July
A brilliantly edited selection of stills from Derek Jarman’s many short Super 8 films, curated and commented on by some of the biggest names in contemporary art and cinema One of the most influential filmmakers of the late 20th century, Derek Jarman directed cult feature films such as Jubilee (1977) and Caravaggio (1986), as well as music videos for The Smiths, the Pet Shop Boys and Marianne Faithfull. He also trained in fine art and a painterly mentality permeates all his work, particularly his Super 8 films, which show Jarman at his most visually courageous and creative, using prisms, filters and superimposition to produce rich colour and artistically bold compositions. Now, Jarman’s producer and collaborator, James Mackay, has overseen the restoration of ninety-two Super 8s in order to prevent these rarely seen films being lost for ever. This book features key stills and sequences from the films, as chosen and introduced by Wilhelm Sasnal, Liam Gillick, Ed Halter, Isaac Julien, Sarah Turner, Neil Bartlett, Matthias Müller and SOMEONE ELSE TBC @ 21.5. The transient images, isolated like paintings, are the essence of Derek Jarman and the visual vocabulary of a great artist.
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Scorsese A Retrospective Tom Shone Tom Shone was the Sunday Times film critic from 1994 to 1999 and has written for Vogue, the New Yorker, the New York Times and The Guardian. He is the author of two books, Blockbuster: How Hollywood Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Summer and In The Rooms.
Over 250 illustrations in colour and black & white 29.0 x 25.0cm 280pp ISBN 978 0 500 517529 September
The ultimate celebration of Martin Scorsese’s fifty years at the helm of filmmaking Since his emergence in the late sixties, Martin Scorsese has become one of the most respected names in cinema. Classics such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas are regularly cited as being among the finest films ever made. This lavish retrospective is a fitting tribute to a remarkable director, now into his sixth decade in cinema and showing no signs of slowing up. Leading film writer Tom Shone draws on his in-depth knowledge and distinctive viewpoint to present refreshing commentaries on all twentythree main features, from the rarely shown Who’s That Knocking at My Door? (1967) to the latest release, The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), as well as covering Scorsese’s notable parallel career as a documentary maker. Impeccably designed, and copiously illustrated with hundreds of stills and behind-the-scenes images, this is the definitive volume on one of cinema’s most enduring talents.
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With personal reflections from
Felicity Aston Ken Blaiklock Jon Bowermaster Sebastian Copeland Paul Dalrymple Klaus Dodds Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Arved Fuchs Peter Fuchs Sir Wally Herbert Børge Ousland Jonathan Shackleton Geoff Somers Eirik Sønneland
The Crossing of Antarctica Original Photographs from the Epic Journey that Fufilled Shackleton’s Dream George Lowe and Huw Lewis-Jones Introduction by Sir Ranulph Fiennes A remarkable visual and personal testimony of an expedition that rewrote the history books The first ever crossing of Antarctica in 1957/58 by the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Vivian ‘Bunny’ Fuchs, was one of the 20th century’s great triumphs of exploration – a powerful expression of technological daring as much as a testament of bloody-minded human willpower. Now, one hundred years after Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated Endurance expedition, this beautifully illustrated volume celebrates the men who succeeded where he had failed. A trove of unpublished images from the Lowe archives are brought together here for the first time, along with others from the Fuchs family collection. Awe-inspiring landscapes, candid portraits and action shots evoke the day-by-day moments as the expedition travelled across snow and ice in a variety of vehicles and on dog sledges, facing enormous challenges and dangers. An array of polar experts and explorers also add their reflections on Antarctica, and the meaning and art of true exploration.
George Lowe was a leading climber on the 1953 British Everest Expedition and official photographer of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Huw Lewis-Jones is a historian of exploration. Among his books is The Conquest of Everest, with George Lowe, which won the History Award at the 2013 Banff Mountain Festival. 154 illustrations, 60 in colour 27.0 x 22.0cm 240pp ISBN 978 0 500 252024 September
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How the World Was Won
‘A fascinating exploration of a surprisingly longlived phenomenon, combining a wealth of arresting detail with a big theme that has relevance today’ Jonathan Fenby
The Americanization of Everything Peter Conrad Peter Conrad is the author of more than twenty acclaimed books on many subjects, among them Modern Times, Modern Places, Verdi and/or Wagner, Creation and Islands, all published by Thames & Hudson. He taught English Literature at Christ Church, Oxford, for many years and, since first acquiring an apartment in Greenwich Village in 1980, has divided his time between London and the United States.
The Yellow Peril Dr Fu Manchu and the Rise of Chinaphobia Christopher Frayling Sir Christopher Frayling was Rector of the Royal College of Art, London, from 1996 to 2009, where he remains Professor Emeritus of Cultural History. His many public appointments have included Chairman of Arts Council England; Chairman of the Design Council; and the longest serving Trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum. 60 illustrations, 37 in colour 22.9 x 15.2cm 352pp ISBN 978 0 500 252079 October
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Set to be as influential as the Orientalism of Edward Said: the first book to explore the role of popular culture in generating and propagating prejudices and stereotypes about China A hundred years ago, a character made his first appearance in the world of literature who was to enter the bloodstream of 20th-century popular culture: the evil genius Dr Fu Manchu, described as ‘the yellow peril incarnate in one man’. Here, Sir Christopher Frayling assembles an astonishing diversity of evidence to show how deeply ingrained Chinaphobia became in the West – so acutely relevant again in the new era of Chinese superpower. Along the way he talks to Edward Said, to the last Governor of Hong Kong, to Sax Rohmer’s widow, to movie stars and a host of others; he journeys through the opium dens of the 19th century with Charles Dickens; takes us to the heart of popular culture in the music hall, pulp literature and the mass-market press; and shows how film amplifies our assumptions, demonstrating throughout how we neglect the history of popular culture at our own peril if we want to understand our deepest desires and fears.
22.9 x 15.2cm 336pp ISBN 978 0 500 252086 September
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An exhilarating, provocative and hugely ambitious cultural history by one of our most brilliant critics and historians ‘We Are All Americans Now’ proclaimed headlines around the world on the day after 9/11. It was not news: it had been true for several decades. In 1945, profiting from a world war that had bankrupted the other combatants, the United States established a new global order, and – despite French resistance to Coca-Cola and processed cheese, and Russia’s antagonistic economic theory – set about Americanizing all other countries. Idealistic by nature, Americans saw this as a mission of redemption. The new empire’s subjects were eager enough to be converted, though not for moral and spiritual reasons: America proved irresistible because of the gloss and glamour of its self-presentation, and the cornucopia of consumer goods it bestowed on the markets to which it had access. America did indeed save the world, though isolationists in Washington wondered whether the expensive rescue effort was worthwhile. And despite the first flush of enthusiasm for the liberating GIs with their gifts of chocolate bars and nylon stockings, a wrenching disillusionment followed in the 1960s during the Vietnam War. Three decades later, 9/11 gave a sudden and traumatic warning that the American century might be coming to an abrupt, premature end. Looking back over the era since 1945, Peter Conrad tracks America’s rise to become ‘master of the earth’, and measures what we have gained and lost by Americanization. Inevitably he deals with resistance to this domination – even by Americans, some of whom deplored the ‘elephantine agony’ of their distended republic and remembered the fate of Rome. But as an admirer of the country’s people, landscape and culture, Conrad ends by saying ‘Thanks, America’. The context for this grand tale is, inevitably, politics, war and commerce, but for the most part Conrad delights us with a kaleidoscopic presentation of America’s unstoppable creativity: its output of great, good and enjoyably bad art, of jeans and jazz, fast food and fridges, comic books and motorbikes, technologies and therapies, along with the heroic, erotic or terrifyingly violent cinematic scenarios that have Americanized even our dreams. Footer R 113
Cities that Shaped the Ancient World Edited by John Julius Norwich John Julius Norwich is the author of magisterial histories of Norman Sicily, Venice, Byzantium and the Mediterranean, and has also written on Mount Athos, the Sahara, English architecture, Shakespeare’s histories and the history of the Papacy. He is Honorary Chairman of the Venice in Peril Fund and Chairman Emeritus of World Monuments Fund Britain.
151 illustrations, 147 in colour 24.6 x 18.6cm 240pp ISBN 978 0 500 252048 October
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From Mesopotamia to the Americas, from China to Africa – an illuminating and evocatively illustrated tour of forty of the greatest cities of the ancient civilizations The impressive cities of the ancient world built the foundations for modern urban life today, witnessing the birth of architecture, of literature and drama, of painting and sculpture. But when did humans first come together in this way and what were these places like to live in? From the world’s first cities, in Mesopotamia, to the spectacular urban monuments of the Maya in Central America, the cities described here represent almost three millennia of human history and development. Under John Julius Norwich’s expert editorship, eminent historians and archaeologists with first-hand knowledge and deep appreciation of each site give voices to these silent ruins, bringing them to life as the teeming, state-of-the-art metropolises they once were. Evocatively illustrated with spectacular photographs of the places as they are now, as well as the fabulous objects and works of art that once adorned them, this book provides a fascinating exploration of cities that shaped the ancient world – just as that ancient world has shaped our own.
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The Complete Cities of Ancient Egypt Steven Snape Steven Snape teaches Egyptian Archaeology at the University of Liverpool. Settlement archaeology in Egypt is one of his major research subjects, particularly during his excavations at the Ramesside fortress town of Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham. His books include Ancient Egyptian Tombs: The Culture of Life and Death.
242 illustrations, 193 in colour 24.6 x 18.6cm 240pp ISBN 978 0 500 051795 August
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City by city, discover the rich sophistication of urban life under the pharaohs Ancient Egyptian cities and towns have until recently been one of the least-studied and least-published aspects of this great ancient civilization. Now new research and excavation are transforming our knowledge. This is the first book to bring these latest discoveries to a wide general and scholarly audience, and to provide a comprehensive overview of what we know about ancient settlement during the dynastic period. Divided in two halves, it opens with an account of the development of urban settlement in Egypt, describing the pattern of urban life, from food production, government, crime and health to schooling, leisure, ancient tourism, and the interaction of the living community with the dead. The second half of the book takes the reader on a trip down the Nile from Aswan to the Delta, giving a comprehensive account of all cities and towns with details for each of their discovery, excavation and important finds, supported by maps and plans as well as recent photographs. The Complete Cities of Ancient Egypt is sure to appeal to all those concerned with urban design and history, as well as tourists, students and Egyptophiles.
A History of Ancient Greece in Fifty Lives David Stuttard David Stuttard taught Classics for eleven years in Edinburgh, St Andrews and York, and has written numerous books on the Classical world including, with Sam Moorhead, The Romans Who Shaped Britain, also published by Thames & Hudson. He is the founder of theatre company Actors of Dionysus.
78 illustrations, 48 in colour 23.4 x 15.6cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 252055 September
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The first book to tell the Greek story through the lives of the men and women who shaped its politics and literature, its science and philosophy, its art and sport ‘A few great men operating in isolation – too often this is the way ancient Greece is described to us. Stuttard puts the very greatest into their historical, political and cultural contexts and coaxes some of the lesser known centre stage’ Bettany Hughes, author of The Hemlock Cup and Helen of Troy The political leaders, writers, artists and philosophers of ancient Greece turned a small group of city states into a pan-Mediterranean civilization, whose legacy can be found everywhere today. But who were these people, what do we know of their lives and how did they interact with one another? In this original new approach to telling the Greek story, David Stuttard weaves together the lives of fifty movers and shakers of the Greek world into a continuous, chronologically organized narrative, from the early tyrant rulers Peisistratus and Polycrates, through the stirrings of democracy under Cleisthenes to the rise of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great and the eventual decline of the Greek world as Rome rose. Footer R 117
The Great Archaeologists Edited by Brian Fagan A gripping account of 200 years of archaeological research, excavation and thought, told through the life stories of seventy of the world’s greatest pioneers and practitioners Brian Fagan has assembled a team of some of the world’s greatest living archaeologists to write knowledgeably and entertainingly about their distinguished predecessors in this handsome volume, full of fascinating anecdotes, personal accounts and unexpected insights. Little-known pioneers such as Max Uhle in Peru and Li Chi in China are set beside the giants in the field – from Lepsius, Mariette and Carter in Egypt, and Koldewey, Dörpfeld and Woolley in the Near East, to Stephens and Catherwood, discoverers of the Maya of Mexico, and Louis and Mary Leakey, who transformed knowledge of our African ancestry. Imaginatively chosen illustrations range from photographs of the archaeologists and their sites, original drawings and field notebooks, to images of the famous objects that were unearthed. Divided into six thematic sections, this is a compelling journey through the lives of those intrepid excavators and decipherers who opened up vast vistas of time and revealed buried cities, lost civilizations and forgotten scripts to the modern world. Brian Fagan is Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has written or edited for Thames & Hudson such volumes as The First North Americans, Discovery!, The Complete Ice Age and The Seventy Great Mysteries of the Ancient World. 201 illustrations, 188 in colour 24.6 x 18.6cm 304pp ISBN 978 0 500 051818 September
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Medieval People Vivid Lives in a Distant Landscape Michael Prestwich Michael Prestwich is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Durham. Among his many books are Knight (Thames & Hudson, 2010), Plantagenet England, 1225–1360, Armies and Warfare in the Middle Ages and English Politics in the Thirteenth Century.
179 illustrations, 171 in colour 24.6 x 18.6cm 288pp ISBN 978 0 500 252031 October
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A covetable and beautifully produced exploration of the medieval world, conveyed through intimate biographies This engrossing and often witty account tells the life stories of some seventy individuals who made the Middle Ages. There are kings and queens, popes and politicians, soldiers and merchants, scholars, authors and visionaries. They range from the important, such as El Cid or Frederick Barbarossa, to the little known, such as the dissolute Venetian nun Clara Sanuto. Some were astonishingly successful: the empire created by Chinggis Khan was one of the most extensive ever seen. Some, such as Charles the Bold, the over-ambitious duke of Burgundy, were failures. Contrary to modern myth, medieval people did not believe the earth was flat; torture was far less common than in later centuries; and technological advances included guns, printing, spectacles, stirrups and the compass. Full of insights such as these, this book shows how medieval people lived in an era that was more one of invention and innovation than of superstition and backwardness. It will appeal to all those who want a truer picture of a world often erroneously portrayed by novelists of today. Footer R 121
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A Card Game + Book – Collect Paintings to Win Susie Hodge A fun-to-play book and card game that puts children in the unique position of exhibition curator
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This set of cards and its accompanying book form a lively art-exhibition game for children aged eight and over. Each card reproduces one of fifty major works of art by Michelangelo, Velázquez, Degas, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Dalí, Warhol and others. As well as key information, such as artist and date, the cards also use symbols and colours to indicate which Movement and Theme the work represents. There are twelve Movements – Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, PostImpressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism and Pop Art – and six Themes – People, Places, Objects, Animals, Story and Religion. The main card game resembles Rummy, and the aim is to be the first to ‘put on a show’ (i.e. collect three and four of a kind). The book supports the game by providing further information on the artworks and artists, answers to questions on the cards and alternative games to play.
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How to draw vintage fashion Tips from top fashion designers Celia Joicey and Dennis Nothdruft Celia Joicey is Head of the Fashion and Textile Museum, London. Dennis Nothdruft is a curator at the same institution.
Companion volume How to draw like a fashion designer ISBN 978 0 500 650189 £12.95
Illustrated in colour throughout 30.0 x 23.0cm 96pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 650370 September
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A step-by-step fashion drawing book for young beginners that focuses on finding inspiration in vintage styles Based on successful fashion-drawing workshops at the Fashion and Textile Museum, How to draw vintage fashion encourages young people to draw inspiration from the looks of the past to create their own unique designs. Leading designers open the book by explaining how they go about finding vintage inspiration for the design process, giving examples from their sketchbooks, while people from the fashion world discuss why vintage fashion is now so on-trend. There are sections that show how to draw a fashion template (croquis), including guidance on body proportions and how to turn a stick figure into a full figure. The book then demonstrates how to draw various fashion looks, including those from key decades such as the 1960s and 1970s. Iconic fashion pieces are showcased throughout. Feature boxes look at the detail of accessories, including jewelry, bags, belts and shoes, and the book closes with a helpful look at the design process, from creating a mood board and following a brief to developing a vintage collection.
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Al MacCuish is the co-founder and Executive Creative Director of Sunshine Ltd. He is the author of The Ministry of Letters: Operation Alphabet, also published by Thames & Hudson. Rebecca Gibbon’s illustrations have appeared in The New Yorker, Vogue and The Wall Street Journal. c. 24 colour illustrations 26.0 x 19.5cm 32pp ISBN 978 0 500 650271 August
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The Bee Who Spoke
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The Wonderful World of Belle and the Bee Al MacCuish Illustrations by Rebecca Gibbon
Find the surprises! Draw, colour and fold! Jacky Bahbout Illustrated by Hannah Warren
An enchanting and entertaining story, perfect for young readers keen to discover the wonder of plants and animals in nature and see how they work together in harmony In The Bee Who Spoke, we are introduced to Belle, a Parisian girl who goes on holiday to the countryside and is eager to explore on her new bicycle. Belle sets out on her bike and ventures further and further afield when disaster strikes: she falls from her bicycle and realizes she has become lost. Fortunately, Belle is found and befriended by a talking Bee, who, as well as guiding Belle safely back home, introduces Belle to some of the plants and animals that are around her, and opens Belle’s eyes to the wonder and harmony that can be found in nature. With its engaging, witty story, beautiful illustrations and environmental theme, the wonderful tale of Belle and the Bee will enchant and entertain young readers and spur their curiosity about the natural world.
Jacky Bahbout is the author of My Fashion Lookbook and the forthcoming Make art with your hands and feet! (see over). Hannah Warren’s illustrations have been commissioned by magazines and newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph. She has recently illustrated books for Phaidon and Virgin Books.
Illustrated in colour throughout 22.5 x 24.0cm 64pp ISBN 978 0 500 650363 September
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An ingeniously constructed drawing book that allows children to create a range of funny faces Funny face! is an activity book in which things aren’t quite what they seem. Inspired by the idea of visual puns, the book allows children to draw, shade and fold to make surprising and funny things happen to pictures of all kind of faces. Doodle through a die cut, and shaggy eyebrows on one picture turn into a droopy moustache on the picture beneath. Open a gatefold to make a little boy’s tiny ears become gigantic. Draw pictures on split pages to create faces with different hats, noses and beards. Turn the pages back and forth to find all the tricks and make all the funny faces. Children will be delighted and surprised when, by creating one funny face, they unexpectedly make another on a different page. Enhanced by Hannah Warren’s entertaining range of cheeky, naughty, smiling and jolly faces, presented with rich colours and a sturdy format, Funny face! will offer many hours of joy for energetic and creative children.
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Make art with your hands and feet! Draw around your hands and feet to make art! Pull-out pin-up doodles! Jacky Bahbout Illustrations by Momoko Kudo Jacky Bahbout is the author of My Fashion Lookbook and Funny face! (see previous page), both published by Thames & Hudson. Momoko Kudo is a young London-based Japanese artist.
Illustrated in colour throughout 24.0 x 34.0cm 64pp paperback ISBN 978 0 500 650387 August
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An unconventional and idiosyncratic art pad – an ideal gift purchase for children of three and over Make art with your hands and feet! is an art pad with a difference. The reader is encouraged to draw around his or her fingers, thumbs, hands, toes or feet to complete the thirty-two pictures. Hand- and finger-prints can be made with paint, too. Once the images are complete the pages can be personalized with the child’s name and/or messages for family and friends, and torn out to be given as gifts, or simply stuck on the wall. Some pages have a space for the reader’s age to be inserted, giving them a unique and personal record. The reader is called on to complete the zany images, from reindeer with hand-print antlers to foot-print ghosts, and from jelly-fish thumbs to finger space rockets. There are whole families of toes too. Each picture has an icon to show the child what to do, whether to draw around or print with their hands, fingers, thumbs, toes or feet. With plenty of opportunities to experiment and personalize, the unique pictures will reflect each child’s own creative energy.
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A stylish box that contains everything young children need to play six fun-filled games OKIDO’s Let’s play a game packs six board games into one box, which opens to reveal six pop-out coloured counters and an integrated, numbered spinner that functions as a die. Inside each wallet there are three folding double-sided game boards. The simple rules for each game are printed on the inside of the lid, and the entire game is printed on durable card. The games include: Hot air repair: (Quick! – repair the puncture first to win); Space race (steer your rocket through outer-space obstacles back to Earth); The rumble-fart game (make body noises as you match them with their body parts); Slither and climb (go up and down as you meet all the animals); Ready, steady, disco! (follow the actions to make dance sequences); and Superbuzz! (how long will you fly between the flowers, doing the waggle-dance, before you get eaten by a bear or caught in a spiderweb?)
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