phaidon editors ; matthew biggs

A global survey of 100 of the most creative and innovative product designers working today Designed For Life showcases 100 of the most exciting des

Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by a team of art experts – an indispensable who's who of the most exciting and innovative name

The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbr

A spectacular collection of 50 magnificent contemporary houses across the globe, each built to exist harmoniously amid the trees

A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure

A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind’s enduring relationship with the garden, explored throughout art, science, history, and culture

A cutting-edge illustrated survey of 75 contemporary tattoo artists from around the world who are pushing the boundaries of their art form With nea

An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that util

As seen in Women’s Wear Daily, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and The Telegraph LUXURY A decadent and extravagant celebration of interior styl

A ground-breaking global survey of today’s most innovative artists working with text The inclusion of text in works of art was a revolutionary creativ

The ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years A singularly impressive volume f

A captivating, thought-provoking road trip through a rapidly changing Europe in the 1930s from the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author o

'Urgent and accessible, its moral force is a gut punch' New Yorker'A fierce polemic on an enduring problem' The Economist*A searing study of American

This book provides a concise and accessible introduction to modern military history. The collection is a clear and up to date survey of the significan

An A to Z of video games – 300 entries showcasing the most influential and celebrated games, consoles, publishers, and more

Germany, 1914-1933: Politics, Society and Culture takes a fresh and critical look at a crucial period in German history. Rather than starting with the

Archaeological Theory: An Introduction, 2nd Edition is thoroughly updated and enhanced to reflect the latest thinking in archaeological methods. Expan

"This book is an introductory essay on archaeological theory. It tries to explain something of what 'theory' is, its relationship to archaeological pr

“This book is a true tour de force in the scholarship of the late ancient world. Canepa has bridged the traditional divide between Classical and Irani

A piercing blend of memoir, criticism and biography examining how women writers across the centuries carved out intellectual freedom for themselves -