Literatura obcojęzyczna Thames & Hudson Ltd

"The Book of Kells" is a masterpiece of medieval art a brilliantly decorated version of the four Gospels with full-page depictions of Christ,...

This book, published to coincide with a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, explores and celebrates Turners lifelong fascination...

Abandoned unfinished and left to rot on Venice's Grand Canal, `il palazzo non finito' was once an unloved guest among the aristocrats of...

Who are the Europeans? Where did they come from? This book brings together the evidence and combines it with archaeology and linguistics...

A gallery of dazzling backstage and portrait photography of Yves Saint Laurent."The book is a study of glamour, with yards of rich fabrics,...

A landmark retrospective encompassing William Klein's lifetime of creativity across photography, filmmaking, painting, book design, graphic...

A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in over 350 photographs which take you on an epic journey celebrating the finest examples of architecture...

Anime Architecture presents the most breathtaking environments created aby the most important and revered directors and illustrators of...

Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on a tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the...

This stimulating entry in the "Big Idea" series assesses the connections between gender, psychology, culture, and sexuality, revealing how...

A la recherche du temps perdu by Marcel Proust is one of the most profoundly visual works in Western literature. Not only are there frequent...

This richly diverse exploration of female artists and self-portraits is a brilliant and poignant demonstration of originality in works of...

Takes you on a journey through spheres, tunnels, towers, walkways and archways, as well as pavilions and larger buildings realized aby the...

Generations of artisans in Japan have forged and refined their crafts to become the envy of the world. Each of the country's regions are...

The inside story, told żeby the archaeological detectives themselves, of the extraordinary discovery of the world's oldest papyri - revealing...

In this lively and up-to-date analysis of the history of film, David Parkinson traces the evolution of the moving image from the earliest...

Iconography, or the study of symbols--be they animals, artifacts, plants, geometric shapes, or gestures--is an essential aspect of interpreting...

does drawing make one 'see things clearer, and clearer, and clearer still', as Hockney suggests? What significance do different media -...

The axis of design influence has begun shifting from west to east, and designers in Asia are at the forefront of many burgeoning creative...

Looking at pictures can be a delightful, exciting or moving experience, but some pictures – and these are often the most rewarding – require...

The variety of patterns in the exquisitely wrought details of India's architecture and interiors is boundless, and one can only marvel at...

This breakthrough publication promises both to excite and haunt the reader's imagination. Quentin Blake, the so-called Godfather of Illustration,...

Fashion is the most immediate and intimate form of self-expression. Faster than anything else, what we wear tells the story of who we are...

Publishing the results of the most recent annual World Press Photo Contest, this exceptional book contains the very best press photographs...

A testament to the art of colour composition, this book – art directed aby Wong himself and produced to the highest printing kanon – brings...

A charming sketchbook interspersed with David Hockney's sketches of his dogs, Stanley and Boodgie

A superbly presented, complete and faithful reproduction of one of the most famous and precious objects in the world. Has been long out...

A stylishly illustrated compendium of over 60 spices, designed by the author of the bestselling "Herbarium".

Anders Petersen (b. 1944) lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden. He is noted for his intimate and personal documentary-style black-and-white...

First published in 1814 and expanded in 1821 - long before the era of colour photography or print - Syme's edition of Werner's Nomenclature...

It Might Be an Apple is a boisterous, philosophical shaggy dog story for young children and probably a few adults. The story follows a childs...

This intelligently argued overview is invaluable for the way in which it reveals and makes coherent sense of the often-bewildering diversity...

The history of textiles, more than that of any other artefact, is the history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 25,000...

A Shakespeare Motley is a delightful cabinet of Shakespearean curiosities, arranged in alphabetical order, that will inform, enthuse, intrigue,...

Only 16% of the most recent Venice Biennale artists were female. A mere 14% of MoMA’s 2016 display is żeby non-white artists. Only one third...

Published to coincide with the release of the film Lee, starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller, a biography described żeby the Sunday Times...

Kenneth Frampton's highly acclaimed survey of modern architecture and its origins has been a classic since it first appeared in 1980. Starting...

This compact guide looks at the fifty biggest moments in art history and reveals the sometimes funny, surprising or shocking behind-the...

For more than two thousand years the art of Greece and Rome has been hugely influential throughout the Western world. This book recaptures...

A reference book that introduces the nuances and versatility of 100 members the chili family in lively four-color illustrations, this volume...

In this tour de force of original cultural history, Paul Koudounaris takes the reader on an unprecedented international tour of macabre...

In this clear and evocative account, John Gaskin unfolds the thinking about nature, life, death and other worlds that informed the culture...

In 1802, at the age of 26, Joseph Mallord William Turner became the youngest ever member of the Royal Academy. A prolific painter and watercolourist,...

In a new compact edition, a luxurious celebration of the elegant craftsmanship behind the timeless French men's fashion and lifestyle labels.

From wilderness treks to weekends following local coastal paths, adventure cycling combines cycle touring, mountain biking and camping to...

The first sightings of newly discovered work from Saul Leiter's abundant archive of colour slides. Now widely acclaimed as one of the world's...

One of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement and perhaps the most celebrated landscape painter of his age, Monet dedicated his...

From the momentus invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest...

A beautifully illustrated, informative book for children introducing them to bugs that creep, crawl, bite, fly, and more

Spectacular, mysterious, elegant, or grotesque, the vertebrate skeletons of Earth's fossil record carry within them the traces of several...

An introduction to the work of the celebrated fashion photographer. An experimenter and innovator, Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) produced...

Following the success of "The Big Book Of Bugs", this is a fact-filled, illustrated book about wild animals, with a chatty, accessible text....

A glittering collection of jewelry emulating the human form, from the collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris

From the turn-of-the-century S-bend silhouette to celebrity couture of the new millennium and the evolution of streetwear, this comprehensive...

A gloriously illustrated social history of diamond jewelry, told through the stories of the European rulers and socialites who commissioned...

In The Big Book of Blooms, the next installment in the wildly successful Big Book series, Yuval Zommer's charming illustrations bring to...

Graffiti School is the worlds first fully illustrated graffiti coursebook for college use.It opens with an exploration of graffiti's background...

The first publication to showcase the visual art of the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood

This book is a vivid photographic record of daily life in Istanbul from the 1940s to the 1980s. Captured through the unerring lens of the...

`Fascinating essays... Nochlin is a woman of learning and accomplishment' - Andrea Dworkin Women - as warriors, workers, mothers, sensual...

Making interior design choices can be daunting in a world flooded with trendsetting Instagram posts and Pinterest boards. Luckily, Russell...

China's shop cats are little emperors of their own retail kingdoms, keeping rodents at bay and enticing customers inside. And now they are...

Saul Leiter remained relatively unsung until he was rediscovered aby curators and critics in his early 80s, and his work has been drastically...

Showcases and puts into historical context a host of sculpted works created in the 1920s and 1930s in the decorative vernacular defined...

A richly illustrated book, We Are Artists celebrates the life and work of fifteen female artists from around the globe and the distinctive...

A stylish guide to environment-friendly ways of buying, wearing, caring for and decluttering your wardrobe.

In this broad cultural survey, James Hall brilliantly maps the history of self-portraiture, from the earliest myths of Narcissus and the...

The legend of Shangri-La emerged from the Tibetan Buddhist belief in beyul, or hidden lands. Tibetan prophecies proclaim that the greatest...

The essential pocket-sized Chineasy guide to characters, phrases, and culture for travelers makes learning Chinese fun and easy.

This glorious gift book presents Van Goghs lifelong love affair with the garden. Illustrated with an extraordinary range of works, from...

An illustrated 100-year history of modern art, from cubism to pop and avant-guard..

In this new addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series, children will learn everything they've always wanted to know...

A succinct, absorbing and well-illustrated book which traces the history of each of the major writing systems of the world. This revised...

Huxley presents the story of natural history as seen through the lives, observations, and discoveries of the worlds greatest naturalists....

"The Gothic Cathedral" focuses on the interaction between design and the requirements of patrons, following the creative processes of architects...

A survey of 50 movers and shakers on the Scandinavian interior and product design scene, celebrating the worldwide influence and impact...

A concise, authoritative survey of the work of Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450 - 9 August 1516), an Early Netherlandish painter known for religious...

The Anatomy of Colour is the definitive book on the use of colour and paint in interior decoration over a 300-year period. Drawing on his...

A hands-on traveler's guide to the enthralling tales of Greek mythology, organized around the cities and landscapes where the events are...

The next Big Book in the series introduces young children to some of the most colorful, magnificent, silly, and surprising feathered creatures...

Every year since 1958 an international jury has convened in Holland under the auspices of the World Press Photo Foundation to choose the...

A definitive guide to Art Deco in the 1920s and 1930s, celebrating the variety of form and diverse international roots, as well as the favourites...

In 1987, Fabio Ponzio embarked on a photographic odyssey across Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Starting in Istanbul, and making...

An in-depth visual guide presenting the captivating creative journeys behind the world's leading videogames. Making Videogames is an unprecedented...

Drawing is among the most direct ways of engaging with the world; a way not just of seeing, but of understanding what you see. At once inspirational...

This title features Salgados' images of the Sahel famine and his colossal project. Workers would be enough to make his reputation and justify...

Suitable for goths, art historians and everyone in between, this book includes images of more than seventy spectacular jeweled skeletons...

In a climate that ranges from cold, dark and unforgiving to endless sun and crystalline skies, the homes of the Nordic countries are lifted...

The thinkers of ancient Egypt, Greece and India recognized that numbers governed much of what they saw in their world and hence provided...

The nature of William Blake's genius is most completely expressed in his Illuminated Books. As poet/artist Blake invented a method of printing...

Digital design plays a crucial role in how customers experience a brand. However, corporate websites and online shops are only part of interactive...

A little boy invents many stories with the help of 10 geometrical patterns. One day, he creates a hat, but the hat flies away and is stolen...

Informed and energized żeby a lifetime of painting, drawing and making images with cameras, David Hockney, in collaboration with the art...

The story of the Highland clans is a gripping one, full of celebrated names and heroic deeds. It is also, as Alistair Moffat reveals, the...

A concise, informative overview of more than four decades of work żeby this Brooklyn-born Magnum photographer.

This achingly jawdropping book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world from the Bronze Age to the present day, presenting...

Screenprinting is in the midst of a popular revival among beginners, students, hobbyists and experts alike, but there are very few recent...

"Daido Moriyama" is one of two new books this season in Thames & Hudsons acclaimed "Photofile" series. Each book brings together the best...

A celebration of Ukraine's rich cultural heritage, drawing on over 100 of the country's most important works of art and architectural monuments...

Liam Wong's debut monograph, a cyberpunk-inspired exploration of nocturnal Tokyo 'I want to take real moments and transform them into something...

This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins...

Every sky’s an inspiration, Every cloud floats free, Unlock your imagination, Draw what you see! Hirameki – ‘brainwave’ or ‘flash of inspiration’...

Includes the developments in the study and practice of art. With a clear year-by-year structure, this book presents 130 articles, each focusing...

The 1970s was a time of deep division and newfound freedoms. Galvanized aby The Second Sex and The Feminine Mystique, the civil rights movement...

The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese...

A bold, stylish look at the global rise of Korean culture and style in the words and images of those shaping and living it. K-pop, K-fashion,...

Have you ever wondered how volcanoes are formed$207 Did you know that there are different types of eruptions$208 Pop-Up Volcano tells you...

Born in Yorkshire in 1903, Barbara Hepworth was determined to become a sculptor despite the misgivings of her parents and the common attitude...

One of only seven editors in chief in American Vogue's history, Jessica Daves has remained one of fashion's most enigmatic figures. Diana...

A major retrospective of the life and work of Coco Chanel Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel is an icon of fashion, and can lay claim to having invented...

An updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from 25,000 years ago to the present. The history...

The Alps are a place of legend for cyclists, road racers, and enthusiasts alike. Home to one of the most demanding sections of the Tour...

Subtitled, }The Irreverent Iris Apfel{. A beautifully photographed celebration of a fashion cult figure, whose personal style is an inspiring,...

Pioneering book which discusses the most influential artists internationally. 228 illus.

An accessible historical exploration of the methods and motivations behind using magic in ancient Greece and Rome.

With a survey of African textiles on the market, this book illustrates over 570 spectacular colour photographs the traditional, hand crafted,...

A fresh edition of the sustainable design pioneer Victor Papanek's classic and ever-relevant book.

"The Complete Roman Army" draws on archeology, ancient art and original documentary sources to present the most convincing picture ever...

A new entry in the Photofile series, this book features the work of August Sander, one of the early twentieth century's most important photographers.

Gothic, Romanesque, Modernist, Metabolist... The variety of styles through architectural history can be bewildering. Whether it be a Gothic...