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The name which predominates in the development of art throughout the twentieth century, and to which many of the revolutionary changes are ascribed, is that of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Not only was he one of the most influential artists, he was

Impressionism took its name from the title of a painting that Claude Monet (1840-1926) exhibited in 1874. More than any other artist, Monet was the creator of the Impressionist vision, which has so forcefully shaped the way in which he habitually

The career of Vincent Van Gogh (1853-90) as a painter was short, but his paintings revolutionized artistic practice and styles. The intensity of his vision, his wonderful sense of colour and the extraordinary boldness of his technique created mast

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The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in P

Salvador Dalí (1904-89) was one of the most controversial and paradoxical artists of the twentieth century. A painter of considerable virtuosity, he used a traditional illusionistic style to create disturbing images filled with references to viole

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is one of the most iconic figures of twentieth-century art, a highly enigmatic personality who not only altered the definition of art but also left in his wake a vast and staggeringly complex record of his daily activities.

It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be is a handbook of how to succeed in the world: a pocket bible for the talented and timid alike to help make the unthinkable thinkable and the impossible possible. The world's top

A comprehensive and much-needed survey of the last 40 years of photography, charting its path from method of documentation to art form

Revised and expanded edition, including 52 pages of her newer works

One the most memorable, entertaining and beautiful storybooks ever published, in which good triumphs over evil in a delightfully unexpected way In this timeless tale, three robbers wearing tall black hats walk the roads at

Featured in   Eater,   Bookpage, and   The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 'A master class in the inner workings of a proper Italian recipe collection.' – Eater

Reveals the anticipation, insider knowledge and commodity conditions of the art marketplace. Written by leading art collectors and advisors

Jeff Wall (b.1946) adopts the nineteenth-century poet Baudelaire's famous description of one of his contemporaries as 'a painter of modern life' to describe his own very different work: huge transparencies mounted on to light boxes that diffuse a bri

‘The bright, galloping illustrations are as effective as any Tomi Ungerer has done. This has some of the sting of Dr Strangelove – but tenderized, the contemporary charisma of Where the Wild Things Are: it’s great! Except

The sculpture and paintings of 1970–4 are the subject of this third volume of the catalogue dedicated to publishing the complete paintings, sculptures and drawings of Andy Warhol (1928–87). As authoritative and detailed as the highly praised first tw

What to Cook and How to Cook It is the ultimate cookbook for beginners, showing how to cook easy, delicious meals for every day of the week. With a winning combination of clear step-by step-photographs, and authoritative, foolproof recipes,

India: The Cookbook is the first comprehensive guide to Indian cooking, with more t

Widely credited with re-inventing Nordic Cuisine, Redzepi, whose Copenhagen restauran

Looks at the physical, depletive, and mental impressions made by photographs

The first and only full biography of Ferran Adri b.1962), the best chef in the world.

Come and join the fun with master illustrator and author, Hervé Tullet! Experience the magic of Hervé Tullet in The Game of Finger Worms, a title from his much-loved Let’s Play Games series of interactive board boo

Encourages young readers to mix and match different shapes to make new creations. On board pages

Vegetables from an Italian Garden shows you how to cook vegetables like the Italians do. Italian cuisine is renowned for its inventive and delicious ways with vegetables, and the book features more than 350 authentic, simple and tasty recipe

The perfect introduction to the life and work of Andy Warhol

Come and join the fun with master illustrator and author, Hervé Tullet! Experience the magic of Hervé Tullet in The Game of Light, a title from his much-loved Let’s Play Games series of interactive board books for

'The one-volume encyclopedia of Italian home cookery.' – Wall Street Journal The Silver Spoon, the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years, is now available in a brand new revi

Come and join the fun with master illustrator and author, Hervé Tullet! Experience the magic of Hervé Tullet in The Game in the Dark, a title from his much-loved Let’s Play Games series of interactive board books f

This spectacular book brings together the most beautiful, memorable and evocative pictures of Steve McCurry's extraordinary career American photographer Steve McCurry (b.1950) is universally recognized as one of today’s fin

The food of Thailand is renowned the world over for its distinctive blend of hot, sour, sweet, and salty flavors, and Thailand: The Cookbook is the definitive guide to this much-loved cuisine. Containing 500 recipes ranging

Come and join the fun with master illustrator and author, Hervé Tullet! Experience the magic of Hervé Tullet in The Game of Shadows, a title from his much-loved Let’s Play Games series of interactive board books fo

An imaginative tale of mystery and fear of the unknown by a master children's storyteller

Originally published in 1999 this brand new edition is the most comprehensive portfolio of McCurry's portraiture, and includes 70 new photos bringing the collection up to date

Eating with the Chefs documents the daily meal shared by chefs and front-of-house staff at eighteen top restaurants including Noma, Le Chateaubriand and The French Laundry. Captured through exquisite photography by Per-Anders Jorgensen an

'A pasta encylopedia.' – Guardian  The definitive collection of pasta recipes featuring this most iconic and popular Italian ingredient from the experts at the prestigious Silver Spoon Kitch

An exploration of the beauty and essence of Japanese design through 300 objects, from everyday items to iconic fashion and furniture. With contributions from Stefania Piotti and Kenya Hara