Thames & Hudson Asia Highlights Catalogue July - September 2023

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210 colour illustrations

24.6 x 21.2 cm

224 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 025321

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 35

The Drawings of Vincent van Gogh

Christopher Lloyd

A compelling and authoritative overview of the drawings of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most celebrated and intriguing figures in the history of art.

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) believed that drawing was the ‘root of everything’, and this was reflected in his remarkable output of over 1,000 works during his short and tragic life.

• The first comprehensive interpretation of Van Gogh’s emotive drawings, which are central to the understanding of his art and tortured personality.

• Written by an internationally recognized art expert and leading authority on European draughtsmanship.

Featuring works from the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam and many other important collections in Europe and the US.

220 colour illustrations

29.5 x 24 cm

256 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026731

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 45

Van Gogh in Auvers-Sur-Oise

His Final Months

Nienke Bakker, Emmanuel Coquery and Louis van Tilborgh

A landmark publication tracing the final months of Van Gogh’s life.

Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: His Final Months offers a unique and impressive overview of the paintings and drawings that Vincent van Gogh created during the last seventy days of his life.

• Richly illustrated with drawings, sketches, historical photographs and detailed maps of the places Van Gogh worked, as well as all the Auvers paintings.

• Essays by leading Van Gogh specialists highlight his artistic ambitions and mental state during this final phase; his exploration of the Auvers landscape; the flower still-lifes, portraits and panoramic landscapes he painted there; the role played by his drawings; and his artistic reputation at the time of his death and in the years immediately afterwards.

124 colour illustrations

28.6 x 22 cm

200 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026045

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 45

Looking at Picasso

A major new survey that offers fresh insights on Pablo Picasso’s (18811973) artworks, written by a leading authority on the master.

This important new monograph presents Picasso’s unparalleled achievements in all media: painting, sculpture, drawing and prints.

• Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death in 2023, which will see around 50 exhibitions across Europe and the USA.

• Focuses on Picasso’s incomparable artistic achievements, surveying the beauty, power and variety of his work: Picasso is an artist whose appeal spans cultures and generations.

• Written by a respected authority on Picasso – art historian, curator and writer, Pepe Karmel, who offers a fresh analysis of the master’s work.

• Beautifully designed with full-colour reproductions throughout.

Pepe Karmel

250 colour; 50 B/W illustrations

30 x 23 cm

304 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 027097

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 45

Germaine Richier

Ariane Coulondre

A major reassessment of Germaine Richier’s (1902–59) work and impact on 20th-century sculpture.

• Richier held a unique position in the 1940s and 50s as a successful female career artist, and her themes of identity, existence and our relationship with nature are increasingly relevant today: this retrospective establishes her key position within the artistic context of her time.

• Generously illustrated throughout with reproductions of the sculptor’s work and archive photographs.

• Essays by Mika Biermann, Marie Darrieussecq, Maryline Desbiolles and Philippe Lançon, Geneviève Fraisse, Charles Stépanoff and ORLAN evaluate the contemporary resonance of Richier’s creations.

An anthology of the artist’s own writings, plus extracts from previously unpublished letters, complete this definitive volume, marking a long overdue appreciation of Germaine Richier’s distinct artistic originality.

100 illustrations

23.5 x 16.6 cm

208 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 644 231111

David Zwirner Books

September

GBP 40

Gerhard Richter: 100 Abstract Pictures

Gerhard Richter

With a career spanning more than sixty years, the renowned painter Gerhard Richter is one of the greatest artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

• Exclusive access to works: Documents images across states of progress, so that all 100 images only exist in the content of the book

• Artist’s input: Richter’s heavy input into the rendering of all 100 images and production of the artist’s book create an intimate result

• Art object in itself: New experiments with abstract text and lacquer pieces make a luminary addition to the personal libraries of Richter fans.

• Living legend: Exploratory and generative work from one of the most significant contemporary artists.

325 illustrations

24.7 x 19.8 cm

356 pp HB

ISBN 978 2 080 421944

Flammarion

July

GBP 55

Paris Moderne 1914-1945

This broad survey of modernism—the most scintillating creative era in Paris—spans all domains: architecture, art, design, entertainment, fashion, film, literature, photography.

• Authoritative and comprehensive guide to 20th century Paris: spanning all creative disciplines from artists, dancers, and musicians, to architects, authors, and cinematographers, to urban planners and big thinkers, this book captures the Zeitgeist of these pivotal creative years.

• Paris at its best: Discover early 20th century Paris at a time when it was the cultural, artistic, and intellectual center of the world through photos and documents from the era.

• Published under the direction of esteemed architect and professor JeanLouis Cohen, in collaboration with an exhibitions opening at Shanghai’s Power Station of Art, from 8 July 2023.

• Profiles of eighty-eight influential artists, designers, photographers, architects, writers, and personalities.

Jean-Louis Cohen and Guillemette Morel Journel

The History of African Art

Suzanne Preston Blier

Art Essentials

A concise, accessible and up-to-date overview of the arts of Africa from prehistoric times to the present day.

• An authoritative overview by one of the world’s leading specialists on the subject.

• A commanding introduction to a subject of increasing international interest in the light of debates on post-colonialism, the post-apartheid era, and the restitution of cultural artefacts and objects.

• Perfect companion for museum and gallery goers worldwide.

• Written in an approachable style and fully illustrated in colour.

121 colour illustrations

21.6 x 13.8 cm

176 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 296257

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 12.99

Eric Ravilious: Landscapes & Nature

Ella Ravilious

A joyful and celebratory gift book devoted to the work of the much-loved English artist Eric Ravilious (1903–1942) and the influence of natural forms and themes in his work.

• Offers a new angle on the immensely popular Ravilious, including a broader span of his design work (such as ceramics, glassware and furniture) than most other publications.

• Ella Ravilious, the book’s author, is the granddaughter of the artist.

• Published in the ‘V&A Artists in Focus’ series of beautifully produced quarterbound gift books that offer well-illustrated, expertly written introductions to some of the museum’s best-loved and most revered artists and designers.

In association with

122 colour illustrations

19 x 17 cm

144 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 480786

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 14.99

Earthly Delights

A History of the Renaissance

Jonathan Jones

A new, narrative history of the Renaissance that takes in the whole of Europe and its global context, written by one of the UK’s foremost art critics and respected writers on art.

• New, all-embracing perspective that reframes the Renaissance, describing the fascinating stories that reveal the interconnections between the art of Northern and Mediterranean Europe.

• Topic of perennial interest for those interested in history, art and culture.

• Beautifully illustrated, showcasing this brilliant cultural epoch.

170 colour illustrations

24.6 x 18.6 cm

336 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 023136

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 30

Art Unpacked

50 Works of Art: Uncovered, Explored, Explained

Matthew Wilson

A down-to-earth, visual guidebook that shows how to ‘read’, understand and get the most out of art.

• Accessible and original: the world’s best visual culture explained clearly for beginners and structured to appeal to all abilities.

• Compiled by an experienced educator after extensive first-hand research to ensure that the book addresses the needs of all those seeking to increase their appreciation of art.

• Thoroughly transnational – incorporating many cultures, methods and approaches – and gender-balanced.

• Covers all time periods – from 28,000 BCE to the present day.

450 colour illustrations

27 x 22.6 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 025673

Thames and Hudson Ltd

September

GBP 30

The Ajanta Caves

Ancient Buddhist Paintings of India

Benoy K. Behl

Foreword by William Dalrymple

Second edition

A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient Buddhist art.

• A unique study of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Digitally restored photographs, unavailable elsewhere, show the paintings closer to their original glory than ever before.

• Newly revised text reveals the cultural context for anyone interested in history, Buddhism and visiting ancient sites.

223 colour illustrations

25 x 19.5 cm

256 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 296691

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 30

Australian Abstract

Amber Creswell Bell

A vivid survey of over forty contemporary Australian abstract painters by curator and bestselling author Amber Creswell Bell.

• Reproduces and explores the work of more than forty of Australia’s leading abstract artists.

• Text is based on interviews with each artist, accessibly written for the general reader by the bestselling author of Still Life.

• Charts each artist’s career path and documents their inspiration.

233 colour illustrations

29 x 23 cm

272 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 760 762858

Thames & Hudson Australia

July

GBP 40

In his engaging and penetrating observations of major modern and contemporary visual art, Shiff has written about an impressive range of artists, including Willem de Kooning, Marlene Dumas, Jasper Johns, Donald Judd, Barnett Newman, Pablo Picasso, Bridget Riley, Peter Saul, and Zeng Fanzhi.

• A considered selection of essays on twenty-seven artists.

64 illustrations

23.4 x 15.6 cm

696 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 644 230480

David Zwirner Books

July

GBP 40

Writing after Art

Essays on Modern and Contemporary Artists

Richard Shiff

Juan Muñoz: Seven Rooms

Juan Munoz

Foreword by Vicente Todolí

Muñoz’s revolutionary oeuvre creates emotional and evocative narratives through sculpture, installation, drawing, writing, and sound. Before his untimely death at the age of forty-eight, he produced an extensive, powerfully evocative body of work that uniquely explores the narrative and philosophical possibilities of art. This catalogue provides an expansive overview of Muñoz’s career from the 1980s onwards.

82 illustrations

26.7 x 21.6 cm

192 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 644 230893

David Zwirner Books

July

GBP 55

provisional

Lucas Arruda

Fernanda Brenner, Chris Sharp and Hans Ulrich Obrist

This is the first monograph on Lucas Arruda’s work.

• Explores Arruda’s fascination and pursuit of light within his land and seascape paintings.

• Includes a selection of the artist’s most beautiful sky, sea and jungle paintings.

• Features texts by Fernanda Brenner and Chris Sharp as well as excerpts from a conversation between the artist and Hans Ulrich Obrist.

• This book is available with a light cover, dark cover, or a jungle cover; books are shipped to customers at random.

75 illustrations

28.5 x 24 cm

112 pp HB

ISBN 978 2 851 173119

Editions Cahiers d'Art

September

GBP 295

Ellsworth Kelly – Windows / Fenêtres

Serges Lasvignes, Bernard Blistène, Jean-Pierre Criqui, Yve-Alain Bois and Staffan Ahrenberg

The window as motif in the drawings and paintings of Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015) in France between 1949 and 1950.

• This monograph focuses on a key moment in Ellsworth Kelly’s career: the moment when he turned to abstract art.

• A new examination of this critical moment, focusing on the evocative pattern of windows.

• More than 80 paintings, drawings, sketches and photographs assembled for the first time.

• Copublished by Cahiers d’Art and Centre Pompidou.

86 illustrations

28.5 x 24 cm

152 pp PB

ISBN 978 2 851 173058

Editions Cahiers d'Art

September

GBP 32

KIM YONG-IK

This monograph presents the development of Kim Yong-Ik’s work from the 1970’s to the present day.

• A new monograph on one of the leading Korean artists working today.

• Includes a selection of unpublished lithographs created especially for the book.

90 illustrations

28.5 x 24 cm

136 pp PB

ISBN 978 2 851 173034

Editions Cahiers d'Art

September

GBP 32

Colour: A Master Class

Art History · Symbolism

· Masterpieces · Materials

Camille Viéville

An illustrated guide to the history and symbolism of colors, as used in artworks throughout the ages, from prehistory to the present day.

• Includes masterworks from the canon of European and Western art as well as works from Africa and Asia.

• Provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the history of colors, their uses, and their meaning, throughout the ages and in different cultures.

• 59 significant works of art are reproduced, explained, and analyzed.

• Organized into four sections, with useful cross-references between sections at the bottom of each page.

144 colour illustrations

21 x 14.8 cm

224 pp PB

ISBN 978 2 080 422002

Flammarion

July

GBP 16.95

Philippe Vergne, Beck Jee-Sook and Hans Ulrich Obrist

The Snake and the Lightning Aby Warburg’s American Journey

Uwe

Fleckner

When Aby Warburg left for the United States in September 1895, it was not foreseeable that his search for the symbolic foundations of art would become one of the most fascinating events in the history of his field.

• Fascinating cultural history

• Basic research on symbols in art

• Reconstruction of Warburg’s epochal journey

120 illustrations

24 x 18 cm

176 pppp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 751605

Hatje Cantz Verlag

September

GBP 38

Camille Henrot: Mother Tongue

Texts from Emily LaBarge, Legacy Russell, Marcus Steinweg, Hélene Cixous, Seamus Kealy and Camille Henro

Over the past twenty years, Camille Henrot has developed a critically acclaimed practice that moves seamlessly between drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, and film. Mother Tongue is Henrot’s first publication focused solely on painting and drawing, bringing together over 200 works from the series System of Attachment, Wet Job, and Soon, created between 2018 and 2022.

220 illustrations

30 x 24.5 cm

288 pppp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 755337

Hatje Cantz Verlag

September

GBP 48

Camille Henrot: Milkyways

Camille Henrot

Design by Neil Holt

Hatje Cantz Text

Milkyways is a collection of essays by artist Camille Henrot, exploring the ambivalence of motherhood and the process of creation in both art-making and life. Alongside illustrations of the artist’s work in painting, drawing, and sculpture, Henrot’s perspectives in writing oscillate freely between the personal and the societal, the obvious and the more complex, the visceral and the utterly mundane.

65 illustrations

19 x 12 cm

132 pppp PB

ISBN 978 3 775 755344

Hatje Cantz Verlag

September

GBP 22

Niki de Saint Phalle: A-Z

A-Z series

Niki de Saint Phalle loved pseudoorders, which she used to arbitrarily assemble terms and pictograms on a sheet of paper.

Niki de Saint Phalle A–Z takes the same liberty and puts the many facets of her work into the order of the alphabet. This logical order is deceptive, though. From A as in AIDS to Z as in Zurich Angel, from B as in Bride to V as in Vanitas, a mosaic of concepts emerges that filters out the various levels of meaning in her manifold oeuvre and playfully engages them in mutual commentary.

35 illustrations

19.5 x 13 cm

120 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 754378

Hatje Cantz Verlag

September

GBP 22

The Flemish Masters From Van Eyck to Bruegel

Matthias Depoorter

Flemish Masters. From Van Eyck to Bruegel sets out to open our eyes once again to the revolution that took place in the Low Countries in the 15th and 16th centuries that shaped the course of European art. In 48 lavishly illustrated analyses, Matthias Depoorter explores how painters such as Van Eyck, Van der Weiden, Massys, Bosch, and Bruegel reached unprecedented heights, and are rightfully considered innovators to this day.

300 illustrations

29 x 23.5 cm

280 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 754149

Hatje Cantz Verlag

July

GBP 40

Text by Katharina Sykora

Design by Torsten Köchlin and Joana Katte

Alex Katz

Catalogue Raisonné: Prints 1947-2022

Before the rise of Pop Art proper, Alex Katz developed an iconic style of figurative painting in the early 1960s—influenced by film, television, and billboard advertising. This timely new edition includes his complete prints, cutout editions, artists’ books, and also lists his works of applied art like book illustrations and public art projects. New essays and interviews with the artist give profound insights into the work of one of the foremost American artists of the present.

915 illustrations

30 x 24 cm

480 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 753944

Hatje Cantz Verlag

July

GBP 148

Ruth Baumgarte

Catalogue Raisonné

Vol. I-III

Edited by Kunststiftung Ruth Baumgarte

The artistic oeuvre of Ruth Baumgarte (1923–2013) is firmly rooted in the representational tradition. On the basis of the latest scientific research it is presented here with a complete catalogue raisonné in an opulent, three-volume edition.

3450 colour illustrations

32 x 27 cm

1104 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 777 438382

Hirmer

September

GBP 175

Edited and with contributions by Gunhild Bauer and Klaus Albrecht Schröder

Monuments and Myths is the first publication to examine the intersecting careers of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French, the leading American sculptors of the Gilded Age. With rich new thinking and stunning photographs, the catalogue examines the role of America’s most iconic public sculptures in the complex negotiation of national identity.

170 colour illustrations

27 x 22.9 cm

224 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 777 440972

Hirmer

August

GBP 42

Monuments and Myths

The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudends and Daniel Chester French

Edited by Andrew Eschelbacher

Ater and P. Deloria

Hugo van der Goes Between Pain and Bliss

Edited by Stefan Kemperdick and Erik Eising

Hugo van der Goes (c. 1440–1482) was the most important Netherlandish artist of the second half of the 15th century. His innovative pictorial compositions are characterised by monumental figures and realistic narrative moments. This modern monograph pays tribute to the character and importance of his numerically modest works.

250 colour illustrations

28 x 24 cm

304 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 777 438481

Hirmer

August

GBP 42

With contributions from R.

C.C. Wang

Lines of Abstraction

Edited and with contributions by Wen-Shing Chou and Daniel M. Greenberg

C.C. Wang (1907–2003) is best known as a preeminent twentiethcentury connoisseur and collector of pre-modern Chinese art, a reputation that often overshadows his own art. Lines of Abstraction brings attention to Wang’s artistic experimentations. Spanning seven decades, this exhibition catalogue focuses on the artist’s distinctive synthesis of Chinese literati ink art and American postwar abstraction. Includes 100 color images and features contributions by Daniel Greenberg and Joseph Scheier-Dolberg.

100 illustrations

25 x 20 cm

128 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 777 441030

Hirmer

September

GBP 39.95

Art Must be Artificial Perspectives of AI in the Visual Arts

Jerome Neutres

Art Must Be Artificial: Perspectives of AI in the Visual Arts presents the historical and current art practices of leading international and Saudi artists using computer technology, spanning from the 1960s until today. In our algorithmic era, technology and art inspire each other. Artists are perhaps the best mediators to question the complex and numerous issues of this new world. Because imagination is an artificial reality, art must be artificial.

200 illustrations

25 x 29 cm

208 pp HB

ISBN 978 8 857 247823

Skira Editore

September

GBP 35

Hilma af Klint left behind 1,600 works of different kinds, 124 of which were notebooks and diaries with a total of 26,000 pages. Now, for the first time, all these diaries and notebooks have now been examined in the quest for the answer to what message, mission and philosophy of life the work contains. Hilma af Klint called the notebooks ‘educational material’, and they are the key to understanding her paintings.

95 illustrations

29 x 23 cm

152 pp HB

ISBN 978 9 189 069961

Stolpe Publishing

September

GBP 45

The Mission and Message of Hilma af Klint

Almqvist

provisional

Marcel Duchamp (Multi-lingual edition)

Edited by Susanne Pfeffer

The resistivity—in form and thought alike—that distinguishes the oeuvre of Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) is unbroken, his questions are present: What is art? What constitutes an object? What is a subject? What unites and divides science and poetry? What defines our gender and our identity?

Marcel Duchamp is the first comprehensive exhibition in two decades to feature works spanning all phases of the artist’s oeuvre from 1902 to 1968.

800 illustrations

28.5 x 21.5 cm

850 pp PB

ISBN 978 3 753 303284

Walther & Franz König

September

GBP 90

Prophet and Temple Builder

Kurt

Les Editions du Pacifique

Illustrated in colour throughout 24.4 x 27.8 cm

96 pp HB

ISBN 978 2 878 682847

Les Editions du Pacifique

August GBP 30

Paris sketchbook

Paintings by Fabrice Moireau

Text by Mary A. Kelly

One of Europe’s most beautiful cities is celebrated through the talents of artist Fabrice Moireau.

His images capture the history and romance of Paris, highlighting the contrasts of the French capital: its grand public buildings and intimate private houses, majestic avenues and narrow lanes. Visit the Louvre, Beaubourg, Orsay, Picasso, La Villette and Rodin Museums; the historic Places de la Concorde, des Vosges, des Victoires and du Palais Royal. Tour the colourful markets around Paris, enjoy the exquisite Tuileries, Monceau, Luxembourg and Montsouris gardens and discover the individuals who helped shape Paris. Paris Sketchbook is divided into four parts: North, West, South and East, each section of the city revealing its own character and unveiling its own secrets.

In this series, Europe’s most beautiful cities and regions are celebrated through the sketches created by talented artists. Grand attractions and hidden charms are depicted through watercolour paintings and pencil sketches, accompanied by handwritten captions. This delightful sketchbook series offer unusual angles and new ways of seeing iconic cities.

Les Editions du Pacifique

ISBN 978 2 878 682861 GBP 30

ISBN 978 2 878 682823 GBP 30

ISBN 978 2 878 682816 GBP 30

ISBN 978 2 878 682854

ISBN 978 2 878 682793

ISBN 978 2 878 682779

ISBN 978 2 878 682830

World of Art

Modern Painting A Concise History

Simon Morley

A new concise history of modern painting, offering an indispensable reference to the complexities and characteristics of this medium.

• Structured loosely chronologically by period – focus is as much on individual artists as well as movements.

• Works discussed within a broader context – stylistic, historical, geographical, and gender and ethnic frames

• Global and diverse range of artists featured include William Blake, Édouard Manet, Hilma af Klint, Kazimir Malevich, Willem de Kooning, Amrita Sher-Gil, Faith Ringgold, and Kehinde Wiley.

• Appendix in the form of questions the reader might like to ask in relation to the artists and the ideas discussed – in order to reconsider the works from a contemporary perspective.

173 colour illustrations

21 x 15 cm

320 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 204894

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 18.99

The Impressionists at First Hand

Bernard Denvir

Second edition

A new edition of this classic collection of letters, critical reviews and reminiscences by Impressionist artists and their contemporaries.

• The Impressionists – Monet, Manet, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley and others – are probably the most popular of all artistic schools.

• Art historian Bernard Denvir brings Impressionism into focus by showing it through the eyes of the artists themselves and their contemporaries, against the background of the time.

This was the age of innovation, political liberalization, emergent photography and modern ideas about perception.

178 colour illustrations

21 x 15 cm

280 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 297322

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 14.99

Colour in Art

John Gage

Foreword

by

Second edition

Kelly Grovier

The Classical Language of Architecture

John Summerson

Introduction by Alan Powers

A wide-ranging and engaging introduction to the place and power of colour in life and art by John Gage, author of the award-winning Colour and Culture.

• Focuses on the thoughts and practices of artists about the subject of colour.

• Each chapter develops a theme from a different scientific discipline, as seen from the viewpoint of such diverse artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Vincent van Gogh, Sonia Delaunay, Bridget Riley and Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri.

• Topics covered include flags, synaesthesia, Theosophy, theatre design, film, chromotherapy and chromophobia.

• New foreword by art writer Kelly Grovier outlining contemporary developments in the study of colour, and an updated bibliography.

193 colour illustrations

21 x 15 cm

232 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 297339

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 16.99

A revised and updated edition of Sir John Summerson’s classic book.

• Distils the visual language of architecture into its core classical elements, and illustrates that building throughout the ages express an awareness of the ‘grammar’ of style and its rules even if they vary, break or poetically contradict them.

• New introduction by academic and architectural historian Alan Powers.

• Essential reading for all students of architecture.

142 illustrations

21 x 15 cm

152 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 297346

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 14.99

See all the other titles in the World of Art series so far at: https://thamesandhudson.com/books/filter-group/world-of-art-series

400 colour illustrations

25 x 25 cm

352 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 025963

Thames and Hudson Ltd

September

GBP 45

Rethinking the Tropical House

20 Years of RT+Q Architects

Luo Jingmei

The first monograph from exciting young Singapore architecture practice RT+Q, celebrating 20 years of work.

Founded by Rene Tan and TK Quek, RT+Q’s designs make the most of their tropical setting, with an easy interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces through permeable apertures, lush planting and airy mezzanine living.

• Brings together 29 of RT+Q’s most cutting-edge residential projects from all over Southeast Asia.

• RT+Q is one of the most respected young practices in the region and celebrates 20 years in business in 2023.

• RT+Q have received design awards from the Singapore Institute of Architecture and the World Architecture Festival.

50 colour illustrations

18.5 x 13.5 cm

128 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 027110

Thames and Hudson Ltd

September

GBP 18

Byoung Cho: My Life as An Architect in Seoul

Byoung Cho

The second book in the ‘My Life as an Architect’ series, looking at the Seoul buildings that have shaped the practice and outlook of the celebrated Korean architect Byoung Cho.

Since founding his practice BCHO Architects Associates in Seoul in 1994, Byoung Cho has built a reputation as the key architect driving the expansion of one of the world’s most densely populated cities.

• Cho’s work focuses on seemingly simple structures and have a strong regard for nature and sustainability.

• Presents 29 portraits of the buildings and districts of Seoul that have most influenced Cho.

• Lively texts are interspersed with the architect’s own drawings and elegant photographs printed with a coloured tint.

• In mixing personal asides with architectural and historical detail, the book builds up a multi-layered picture of Seoul, and offers a unique insight into Cho’s architectural philosophy.

400 colour illustrations

28 x 23 cm

418 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 343739

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 60

The Japanese House Since 1945

Naomi Pollock

The definitive overview of and ultimate resource on the iconic architectdesigned houses built in Japan from 1945 to the present.

• Features houses by Japan’s leading architects, including Kenzo Tange, Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma.

• ‘At Home In’ segments, written by the achitects and their family members, reveal the personal experience of living in these homes, with many anecdotes and memories shared with the public for the first time.

• Shows long-forgotten images of many of the most influential houses that have since been razed, providing a complete lineage of an exceptional design history.

• Special ‘Spotlight’ sections feature uniquely Japanese design elements based on the form of the house, ideal for home remodelling inspiration.

• Companion volume to Japanese Design Since 1945: A Complete Sourcebook

Architecture involving and consisting of bamboo has developed into one of the most fascinating areas of global building culture. Architects, engineers and material scientists are constantly optimizing the combination methods of bamboo with other building materials, thus expanding the range of its possible applications. This book shows the amazing versatility of this eco-hero in architecture and interior design applications.

380 illustrations

27 x 21.5 cm

192 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 037 682869

Braun

August

GBP 34.95

Bend & Build

Architecture with Bamboo

Chris van Uffelen

provisional

Quiet Spaces

William Smalley

Foreword by Edmund de Waal

An elegant presentation of interiors for introverts, placing the minimalist work of London architect William Smalley alongside buildings around the world that have inspired his practice.

The interiors in Quiet Spaces were made for private contemplation: calm places in which to read a book, listen to music or have dinner with friends. This timely publication speaks to the growing trend for slow and calm living, boosted by a return to focusing on home life thanks to the pandemic.

153 colour illustrations

32 x 24 cm

256 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 343692

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 50

Photographs by Harry Crowder and Hélène Binet

Patterson: Houses of Aotearoa

Andrew Patterson

Foreword by Herbert

Second edition

Ypma

The Iconic British House

Modern Architectural Masterworks Since 1900

Dominic Bradbury

Photographs by Richard Powers

Foreword by Alain

de Botton

A selection of beautiful houses set amid the world’s most stunning landscapes, designed by award-winning New Zealand architect Andrew Patterson.

This book showcases seventeen of Patterson’s recent houses, in some of the most dramatic locations in New Zealand, from stunning seascape retreats to hillside cabins. This fully illustrated, large-format overview is interspersed with thematic sections that present Patterson’s key influences and the culture and lifestyles of New Zealand more broadly, particularly Maori language, history and mythology.

200 colour illustrations

26 x 30 cm

276 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026458

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 50

A definitive survey of the finest examples of residential architecture in Britain from 1900 to the present, featuring the major architects of the 20th century and leading emerging talents.

Much more than a celebration of influential homes, this richly illustrated overview is also a comprehensive guide to shifting architectural movements and ideas, a survey of great architects with international relevance and a journey through changing tastes, styles, aesthetics and patterns of living.

563 colour illustrations

28 x 26 cm

320 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 343746

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 50

More and more architects and builders are exploring the possibilities of a material for the construction of houses that offers unparalleled major advantages regarding design, function and ecology. The presented projects demonstrate the sheer endless possibilities of timber for architecture and interior design. From an aesthetic point of view, they also show completely new ways for, but not limited to, the design of individual homes.

470 illustrations

31.5 x 24 cm

256 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 037 682821

Braun

August

GBP 39.95

Timber Homes

Taking Wood to New Levels

Michael Wesely

Neue Nationalgalerie

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For five years the renowned Neue Nationalgalerie (New National Gallery) was closed to the public for renovation. Photographer Michael Wesely installed four cameras inside the iconic building, each one pointing in a different direction. Every day they took between 360 and 730 pictures with an exposure time of 90 seconds each. Edited into bewitching montages, this fascinating synopsis allows readers to envision the building’s metamorphosis as it was undergoing renovations.

Illustrated in colour throughout

208 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 751292

Hatje Cantz Verlag

September

GBP 50

Chris van Uffelen

Text by Joachim Jäger, Bernd Gruber, Alexander Schwarz and Philip Radowitz

Land Art as Climate Action

Designing the 21st Century City Park: Land Art Generator Initiative, Mannheim

Edited by Elisabeth Monoian and Robert Ferry

A Treatise on Civil Architecture

William Chambers, Frank Salmon, and Clive Aslet

Land Art and Climate Action: Designing the 21st Century City Park highlights regenerative artworks that respond to this pivotal moment in human history and inspire viewers to embrace the beauty, abundance, and cultural vibrancy of a world that has left fossil fuels behind. Featuring three hundred color images, the book includes essays by Robert Ferry, Peter Kurz, Elizabeth Monoian, Alessandra Scognamiglio, and Sven Stremke to bring attention to design projects and landscape architecture where environmentalism is part of the concept, not an afterthought.

200 colour illustrations

28 x 23 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 777 440934

Hirmer

August

GBP 42

Sir William Chambers (1722–96) was a Swedish-British architect with an unusual track record. A Treatise on Civil Architecture is a handbook in architecture, where Chambers wanted to explain the basics of the art of building in a pedagogical way. Even today it serves as an excellent guide to the secrets of classical architecture with concise texts and beautiful plates, with both details and overviews of different building types and their functions.

50 illustrations

52 x 35 cm

200 pp HB

ISBN 978 9 189 696358

Stolpe Publishing

August

GBP 75

An American expat searches vibrant cities and quiet pueblos for the essence of authentic Mexican style.

This breathtaking album of photography shows how every room, courtyard, loggia – and even a chair, arrangement of flowers, and textiles for clothing – are part of a rich design heritage.

225 colour illustrations

30.5 x 23.5 cm

256 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 865 654235

Vendome Press

July

GBP 50

Mexican

A Journey Through Design

Haute Bohemians: Greece

Interiors, Architecture, and Landscapes

Miguel Flores-Vianna

A glorious, intimate homage to this magical country from bestselling photographer and writer Miguel Flores-Vianna

A self-confessed ‘Hellenophile‘ who has visited Greece countless times since his childhood, Flores-Vianna invites us to join him in paying tribute to his beloved adopted nation, capturing the character and patina of this enchanting country through his trademark intimate, atmospheric photography, and allowing his armchair-travel companions to be transported there through his lens.

200 colour illustrations

33.2 x 25.4 cm

304 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 865 654068

Vendome Press

July

GBP 65

Newell Turner

Foreword by Susanna Ordovás

An Entertaining Life

Designing Town and Country

Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen

Foreword by Bunny Williams

John Ike

9 Houses / 9 Stories

John Ike and Mitchell Owens

Photographs by Richard Powers

Join two of the world’s most renowned decorators, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, as they throw open the doors to life in their enchanting renovated home in the English countryside.

Nestled between pages of stunning imagery from some of the design world’s best photographers, Moschino and Vergeylen include engaging stories and anecdotes from their years spent in the English countryside, along with recipes from their favourite dinners and notes on their celebrated design philosophy.

250 illustrations

30.5 x 23.5 cm

256 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 865 654266

Vendome Press

July

GBP 50

Nine recent projects by renowned architect John Ike.

With an authoritative text by seasoned architecture and design writer Mitchell Owens and specially commissioned photography, John Ike: 9 Houses/9 Stories explores and celebrates the inextricable bond between the architect and those who implement his vision, a give-andtake that results in singularly designed residences.

225 colour illustrations

30.5 x 25.4 cm

336 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 865 654273

Vendome Press

July

GBP 65

Postmodern Non-Residential Berlin

30 buildings from the 1970s and 80s, 30 built manifestos, densely gathered in two halves of a divided city: transformer station, hotel and airport terminal, diving tower, school, and animal laboratory. Not only do their functions and purposes differ fundamentally, but their forms and architectural means of expression are even more diverse. Claudia Kromrei presents these 30 buildings and describes them in their concrete form, their genesis, and against the background of the theoretical imaginary worlds of their designers.

100 illustrations

28 x 24 cm

192 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 721 210194

Verlag Niggli

September

GBP 45

Garden Futures: Designing with Nature

Gardens have always been places of leisure, pleasure, and production – they reflect identities, dreams, and visions. Deeply rooted in their culture, gardens have immense symbolic potential.

Garden Futures examines what gardens and their design reveal about our relationship to nature. Stunning photographs illustrate groundbreaking gardens by such designers as Derek Jarman and Piet Oudolf while critical articles by well-known authors question conventional garden ideals.

200 illustrations

28.5 x 24 cm

220 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 945 852538

Vitra Design Museum

July

GBP 52

Mateo

Kries and Viviane Stappmanns

Claudia Kromrei Design by Lisa Zech and Prinz + Partner

332 colour illustrations

30.5 x 25.4 cm

352 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 545577

Thames and Hudson Ltd

September

GBP 60

Saul Leiter

The Centennial Retrospective

Celebrating the centennial of Saul Leiter’s birth, the official retrospective of a revolutionary figure in twentieth-century photography.

• The official, comprehensive monograph marking the centenary of Saul Leiter’s birth, and accompanied by a major exhibition.

• Saul Leiter is one of the giants in photography. A visual poet, his work has made him one of the outstanding names in the canon of 20th-century photography.

• Fully embraces Leiter’s oeuvre, from his meditative New York Street scenes to his fashion work, from his minimal black and white nudes to his paintings and self-portraits.

• Dives deep into the Saul Leiter archive to show contact sheets, sketchbooks and personal ephemera, bringing one of photography’s most enigmatic figures to life.

Margit Erb and Michael Parillo

75 colour illustrations

30 x 26 cm

128 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 027325

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 40

Alex Webb: Dislocations

Alex Webb

A contemporary reimagining of Alex Webb’s long out-of-print, limited edition book Dislocations.

• Recognized as a pioneer of colour photography, Alex Webb reimagines his 1998 limited edition artist’s book Dislocations for the 21st century.

• Originally gathering images from disparate locations over Webb’s oeuvre, this revisited mediation on the act of photography as a form of dislocation was spurred by the pandemic, its closed borders and disrupted travel.

• Includes new photographs taken in the 25 years since first publication.

With an essay by Garnette Cadogan, this characteristically exquisite book brings a fresh perspective to Webb’s expansive catalogue, and speaks to the palpable sense of dislocation in our time.

74 colour; 150 B/W illustrations

29.5 x 24.5 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 480922

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 35

Cecil Beaton: The Royal Portraits

Claudia Acott Williams and Hugo Vickers

Victoria and Albert Museum

A contemporary look at Cecil Beaton’s portraits of the Royal Family and how they helped create the public face of the House of Windsor.

• Famous works are included alongside contact sheets and out-takes, revealing Beaton’s meticulous working methods and the thinking behind some of his most recognizable images.

• The vast majority of the photos are drawn from the Cecil Beaton archive at the V&A, an unparalleled collection of the photographer’s work.

• Beaton photographed the Royal Family for almost 50 years, developing close working relationships with his subjects and helping to shape the family’s public image.

• Beaton’s portraits are among the most requested photos at V&A Images, and fans of the Royal Family can be found worldwide.

Henri CartierBresson: The Other Coronation

The coronation of George VI on 12 May 1937 was one of the biggest media events of the interwar period. While other photographers focused on the new King, his family and the ceremonial splendour of the day, Henri Cartier-Bresson turned his lens on the crowds that gathered in the streets of London to watch the pageantry. Presented alongside contemporary news clippings from around the world, these remarkable images reflect Cartier-Bresson’s unmistakeable photographic eye and capture the British public at a unique historical moment.

100 colour illustrations

31.5 x 23 cm

128 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 027240

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 45

Hyperborea

Stories from the Arctic

Evgenia Arbugaev and Piers Vitebsky

A career-to-date retrospective of a unique creative talent.

Hyperborea is a beautifully produced photobook which contains a decade of work, with photographs selected from across the full range of Arbugaeva’s series documenting her extensive travels across the Russian Arctic coast, and to connect with people living in these remote and inhospitable places. This book includes an introduction by Piers Vitebsky, four texts by Arbugaeva to supplement the images, and a specially commissioned map to provide a sense of where Arbugaeva’s work is located.

45 colour illustrations

21.5 x 28.6 cm

112 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026229

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 40

Clément Chéroux

Firecrackers

Female Photographers Now

Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage

A vivid showcase of work by more than thirty of the world’s leading contemporary female documentary photographers.

The photographic industry – its exhibitions, galleries, publications and auctions – employs thousands of women, but champions mostly men. To begin to redress the balance, here is a timely presentation of the work of over 30 female photographers working today. The stories the photographers tell are the most pressing social, political and personal issues seen through the female lens.

300 colour illustrations

24 x 27 cm

256 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 297230

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 25

Timeless, evocative and hauntingly beautiful: a retrospective monograph by a truly innovative image maker whose female gaze transformed fashion photography.

American photographer Deborah Turbeville defies classification. This book brings into the spotlight the ways in which Turbeville redefined fashion photography, moving away from the sexual provocation and stereotypes assigned by male photographers to an idea of femininity on her terms. This will be an essential publication with modern relevance for all with a passion for fashion photography.

75 colour; 75 B/W illustrations

25.5 x 30 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026212

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 55

Max Houghton and Fiona Rogers

Nathalie Herschdorfer

Architecture of Silence

Abandoned Lives of the Italian South

Steven Seidenberg

Edited by Carolyn L. White

Signed edition

Artist Signed Edition

An extraordinary historical and anthropological study of Italy through striking and fascinating photographs.

• The Italian government implemented a land reform policy (19521972) in a few key agrarian centers of the countryside, known as the Riforma Fondiaria.

• An interdisciplinary project to document the contemporary remains of the Riforma Fondiaria.

• Essays by anthropologists, curators, critics, poets, and architects contextualise the images in broader context.

80 illustrations

28 x 24 cm

160 pp HB

ISBN 978 8 869 658907

Contrasto

August

GBP 49.99

Toiletpaper Magazine 20

Toiletpaper is an artists’ magazine created and produced by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari, born out of a passion or obsession they both cultivate: images. The magazine contains no text; each picture springs from an idea, often simple, and through a complex orchestration of people it becomes the materialization of the artists’ mental outbursts. The result is a publication that is itself a work of art, which, through its accessible form as a magazine, and through its wide distribution, challenges the limits of the contemporary art economy.

Illustrated throughout

29 x 21 cm

40 pp PB

ISBN 978 8 862 087902

Damiani

September

GBP 15

Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari

Dacha

The Soviet Country Cottage

World Press

Photo Yearbook 2023

World Press Photo Foundation

A ‘dacha’ is a country house, made of wood, used by Soviet citizens to escape the rigors of the city for rural idyll. Widespread in the countries of the former USSR, this important cultural and architectural form has been largely ignored academically. Fyodor Savintsev documents this particularly Russian phenomenon, his photographs constitute a unique record of a rapidly vanishing fairytale wooden world. These uniquely individual buildings are showcased for the first time, alongside an introduction explaining their historical and cultural context, Dacha is the only publication of its kind.

215 illustrations

16 x 20 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 916 218499

FUEL

July

GBP 26.95

Since 1955, the annual World Press Photo Contest has set the standard in visual journalism. The 2023 Yearbook showcases the most striking press photographs and compelling reports from 2022, carefully selected from thousands of entries by six regional and one global jury of acclaimed independent professionals. Providing a diversity of perspectives from all over the world, the awarded works bear witness to the events that shaped this past year, and document in long-term projects the ongoing issues we face.

200 illustrations

24.5 x 19 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 754330

Hatje Cantz Verlag

August

GBP 32

Fyodor Savintsev Essay by Anna Benn

Nick Brandt: The Day May Break – SET

Edited by Nadine Barth

This set includes the volumes The Day May Break and The Day May Break – Chapter Two

Some of Nick Brandt’s subjects are humans, some are animals, but they all are creatures of equal and obvious personhood. The overwhelming sense in the photographer’s ongoing global series is that they are all figuring out how to live in a new world. Fog is the unifying visual, symbolic of the natural world rapidly fading from view; and an echo of the smoke from wildfires, intensified by climate change. But in spite of their loss, these people and animals are survivors, pioneers entering the new phase our world has reached.

120 illustrations

312 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 775 754781

Hatje Cantz Verlag

September

GBP 88

Bloodline

The first monograph of Canadian Plains Cree artist Meryl McMaster (b. 1988) whose work reflects her mixed Plains Cree, Dutch and British ancestry. The publication looks back to McMaster’s past accomplishments and bring us up to date on her current explorations of family histories, in particular those of her Plains Cree female forebears from the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in present day Saskatchewan. Published by The Magenta Foundation in partnership with McMichael Canadian Art Collection and Remai Modern.

100 colour illustrations

27 x 23 cm

196 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 926 856179

Magenta Foundation

July

GBP 45

Photography

Photographs by Meryl McMaster

Foreword by Buffy Sainte-Marie

Essay by Maria Campbell

Make Believe

The photographer and visual artist Erik Johansson creates surreal worlds through his own unique method. It often takes him months just to make one image, in a process where his photographs are combined so that an original place emerges. The result is often humorous, sometimes even scary, but always mind-blowing. This is his biggest book so far, presenting almost a hundred of his best images in large format. He also reveals the secrets of his methods and shares many of the original sketches that work both as a concept and as a road map to his art.

90 illustrations

22.5 x 29 cm

224 pp HB

ISBN 978 9 171 265876

Max Ström

July

GBP 35

Yevonde

Life and Colour

Edited by Clare Freestone

With contributions from Pamela Roberts and Susanna Brown

‘Be original or die would be a good motto for photographers to adopt and help them put life and colour into their work.’ - Yevonde.

Yevonde (1893–1975) was a businesswoman and tireless creator, as an innovator committed to colour photography when it was not considered a serious medium, her work is significant in the history of British portrait photography. Yevonde championed photography during a time where there were few women photographers working professionally, and this book tells the story of her life, works, and 60-year career.

180 illustrations

30 x 24.5 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 855 145634

National Portrait Gallery

August

GBP 40

Erik Johansson

Erik Johansson

75 B/W illustrations

19 x 12.5 cm

144 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 297490

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

Claude Cahun

Claude Cahun (1894–1954), the chosen name of the artist born Lucy Schwob, was best known in her lifetime as a writer but built up a remarkable body of photographic work that only came to prominence after her death. Politically active and involved with a wide circle of artists and intellectuals, including the Surrealists, Cahun followed her own rules in both life and art. She is best known for her strikingly staged self-portraits, in which she used costumes, makeup and technical effects to tackle themes of identity and self-representation.

Also available

GBP 12.99 ISBN

François Leperlier

Fashion & Jewelry

17 x 12 cm

176 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026182

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 13.99

The World According to Yves Saint Laurent

Jean-Christophe Napias and Patrick Mauriès

A stylish collection of legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent’s maxims on fashion, craft, women and inspiration, presented in an attractive gift format.

The designer put the women who wore his clothes first (‘What’s most important in couture is the body we dress, the woman we dress, more so than the ideas we might have’) and was determined to change attitudes of the era (‘Fashion’s purpose was not only to make a woman look beautiful, but also to reassure them and to give them confidence’). He could be critical of the fashion industry (‘I adore clothes but I hate fashion’) and saw himself as a craftsman who perfectly understood his customer (‘I think there are three kinds of designers. The big ones, the real ones, and those who know how to strike a chord with a woman just by making a very simple dress, or a very simple suit’).

Presented in a beautiful package and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for fashion fans, capturing the essence of a true visionary.

Yves Saint Laurent Inside Out

A Creative Universe Revealed

Carlos Muñoz Yagüe

An intimate exploration of Yves Saint Laurent’s creative world, captured by photographer – and son of the couturier’s right-hand woman, Anne-Marie Muñoz – Carlos Muñoz-Yagüe. The book offers a comprehensive and multi-faceted exploration of the life of an haute couture house: from informal, atmospheric portraits of Yves Saint Laurent at work in his studio, drawing and creating, to the behind-thescenes work of the ‘petites mains’ in the ateliers, the skilled army of artisans whose activity is rarely documented. This moving and visually stunning tribute is a must-have for fashion and photography fans.

300 colour illustrations

32 x 24 cm

392 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 024973

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 60

provisional

The Spirit of Chaumet

A rare chance to discover the behind-the-scenes life of a high-jewelry Maison and to admire seldom seen, one-of-a-kind creations, this volume is organized thematically, exploring twelve (in homage to the house’s historic address: 12 place Vendôme) core elements of Chaumet’s identity and creativity. Written by jewelry expert Gabrielle de Montmorin and benefitting from generous access to the Maison’s archives, this book is a definitive record of one of the world’s great jewelry houses, whose loyal clients have included Marie Antoinette and Empress Joséphine.

450 colour illustrations

30 x 23.5 cm

480 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 025475

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 65

Introduction by Philippe Garner

Gabrielle de Montmorin

400 colour illustrations

19.5 x 27 cm

304 pp

HB

ISBN 978 0 500 023303

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 30

Illustrators’ Sketchbooks

Martin Salisbury

A treasure trove of visual delights: examples of the sketchbooks of sixty international illustrators offer new insights into their artistic practice.

Intimate and often unseen, the sketchbook means something different to each illustrator. It might be a beautiful object, a work of art in its own right, where every line is painstakingly considered. It might be a pictorial playground, where mistakes can make art. The boundaries between sketchbooks, notebooks and visual journals are often blurred, lending to the creativity that fills their pages. Martin Salisbury draws on decades of experience as an illustrator and educator to shed light on the lives and work of each artist.

• Features world-famous illustrators, including Beatrice Alemagna, Quentin Blake, Jean de Brunhoff, Hergé, Hokusai, Tove Jansson, Beatrix Potter, Shaun Tan, Tomi Ungerer and also up-and-coming ones, e.g. Charlotte Ager and Leah Yang.

• Cover designed by acclaimed painter and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, who also contributes pages from his latest sketchbook.

2000 illustrations

22.5 x 15.5 cm

640 pp HB

ISBN 978 3 721 210309

Verlag Niggli

September

GBP 39.95

Mind the Gap: The Narrative Power of Illustrations and Drawings

Ute Helmbold

In addition to all depiction methods, rules of design, and phenomena of perception, a number of additional factors are important in making convincingly narrated images. This book invites readers to question the world with alert eyes, to discard conventions and to open up to other ways of thinking and new ways of seeing and approaching things: to dare to be playful and ready for any kind of experiment, to ultimately throw all rules overboard in order to find their very own artistic individuality.

• Systematic fundamental work for students and to all who draw and illustrate, at every level of professionalism.

• Drawing and illustration as narrative strengths of visual mediation.

• With numerous illustrations, explanations, quotations, exercises, examples and tips

Design

150 illustrations

15 x 12 cm

304 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 915 392015

Counter-Print

August

GBP 20

Mini Stories

Scout Editions

Mini Stories came about from Scout Editions’ love of history and storytelling. Over the past few years they have created a series of cute cards that have simplistic illustrations. They are Riso printed on the front with a story on the back about the object. It’s usually an interesting fact about how that object was invented or an insight you may be unaware of. This small art book is a collection of these illustrations and accompanying texts.

• Will appeal to fans of this ‘kawaii’ style of illustration, and to both adults and children, especially creative people with kids, who are interested in design, function, history and aesthetics.

• Boasts eight distinct bellyband designs, each adorned with a unique illustration from the book, folding out to reveal a black and white poster showcasing a collection of icons.

provisional

Pentagram: Living by Design

Adrian Shaughnessy

An in-depth survey of the group from its beginnings in 1970s London to its current status as one of the powerhouses of international design. Book one, The Biography, offers a comprehensive analysis of the group, its partners, its achievements, its multidisciplinary approach, and its unique business model. This is accompanied by a plethora of images (some never published), a visual essay of Pentagram’s work, a selection of partners writings, a family tree, and much more. Book two, The Directory, has profiles of 50 partners, past and present, accompanied by extensive coverage of their work: from the five famous founders to some of the most celebrated names in contemporary design.

Both books are designed by Tony Brook and the Spin design team and use a range of paper stocks and special colours.

3500 colour illustrations

27.1 x 21.7 cm

1392 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 027462

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 125

Design

provisional

A to Z of The Designers Republic

Ian Anderson

The authoritative history of the legendary studio’s output, and its influence on a generation of graphic designers. Spans over three decades of work – from the studio’s earliest designs for the FON label in the mid-1980s right up to its recent projects for The Cinematic Orchestra, Led Bib and the Gulbenkian Foundation.With expansive sections devoted to TDR™’s designs for Aphex Twin, Moloko, Sun Electric and The Orb, alongside sleeve designs for R&S Records, New Atlantis, a range of Berlin-based labels and, of course, Warp Records.

1400 colour illustrations

28 x 25 cm

504 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 027356

Thames and Hudson Ltd

September

GBP 60

Design

Graphic Design School

A Foundation Course for Graphic Designers Working in Print, Moving Image and Digital Media

David Dabner

Eighth edition

Regularly revised and in print for over twenty years, this practical resource for students is used in graphic design classes in Europe, the UK and the USA. Organized into two main sections, ‘principles’ and ‘practice’, the first deals with the fundamentals of design, while the second puts these basics into practice, giving information about studio techniques and production issues, and an overview of career choices.

This new edition features over forty new images, updated reading lists and expert voices, and is as packed as ever with exercises, tutorials, and real-world design briefs. A must-have book for anyone starting in graphic design.

50 colour illustrations

22.2 x 22.2 cm

208 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 297421

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 20

Es Devlin

Es Devlin

Edited by Andrea Lipps

Artist and designer Es Devlin’s outstanding works have challenged standard ideas about stagecraft and its role in society. Straddling the fields of art, opera, dance, theatre, fashion and music, her practice engenders innovative forms of kinetic sculpture. This book examines the changing nature and scale of Devlin’s work – from solitary, contemplative pieces to collective, stadium-sized experiences –through extensive process work (sketches, behind-the-scenes photographs, etc).

Thematic texts on Devlin’s work are interleaved with interviews with those who have worked with Devlin, including stellar names such as Sam Mendes, Bjarke Ingels, Anna Wintour and Benedict Cumberbatch.

765 colour illustrations

20.8 x 20 cm

926 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 023181

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 85

Leïla Menchari

The Queen of Enchantment

Michèle Glazier

For more than 30 years, Leïla Menchari (born 1928) was responsible for designing the traffic-stopping window displays at Hermès’ prestigious flagship store at 24 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in Paris. Menchari’s aesthetic vision and her sense of colour and texture created magnificent installations that brought the best out of silk and leather.

Featuring a preface by Hermès CEO Axel Dumas, this extensively illustrated, sumptuous publication focuses on 137 Hermès storefronts created by Leïla Menchari between 1978 and 2013.

147 illustrations

28 x 22 cm

408 pp HB

ISBN 978 2 330 084158

Actes Sud

August

GBP 40

Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda: Happytecture

Foreword by Ruby

Boddington

Design

The first art book containing the work of Spanish photographers Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda.

For Anna and Daniel, every unique story needs a unique location to be told in. Set in all sorts of real-life environments, their images challenge us to look at the immediate world around us in a way we’ve never seen it before, unfolding the hidden beauty of street elements such as doors, windows and other urban vernacular to which we might tend not to give a second look. The result is a visual love letter to architecture and urban design that is both personal and relatable.

Illustrated in colour throughout

28 x 23.5 cm

152 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 838 186517

Counter-Print

August

GBP 30

Design

Some art forms have had more of an impact on the language of graphic design than others, but not many have helped contribute the same dynamism, energy and vitality as Op Art. Graphic designers today are rediscovering the optical art of the 1960s with delight, revelling in its experimentation and unexpected outcomes. It is the purpose of Optic to attempt a survey of optical effects in contemporary graphic design and to help distinguish their various forms.

200 illustrations; with optical disk on cover

26.5 x 19 cm

200 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 915 392060

Counter-Print

September

GBP 25

Optic Optical effects in graphic design

Jon Dowling

The Offbeat Sari

Indian Fashion Unravelled

In recent years, the sari has been reinvented.

• Explores the interconnection between contemporary design and the evolving definitions of the Indian sari, from subcultural and high fashion trends to innovative and experimental designs.

• Features commissioned essays by leading voices from India e.g. award-winning author Sonia Faleiro, and also interviews with cuttingedge designers, such as Abraham Thakore, Raw Mango, Rimzim Dadu and NorBlackNorWhite.

• Highlights important contemporary themes, such as gender identity, marginalised communities, social media, hybrid cultural influences and protest movements, and the sari’s innovative applications to areas such as architecture and graphic design.

160 illustrations

24 x 17 cm

208 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 872 005645

Design Museum Publishing

August

GBP 24.95

Ai Weiwei: Making Sense

This book presents Ai’s work as a commentary on design and what it reveals about our changing values. His vast collections of historical artefacts, from Stone Age tools to broken teapot spouts, attest to the way the language of objects speaks across the ages. Is this a classic tale of technical progress, or have we lost crucial qualities with the march of time? Ai invites us to make sense of these objects as he explores the tensions between past and present, hand and machine, precious and worthless, construction and destruction.

160 illustrations

24 x 17 cm

224 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 872 005638

Design Museum Publishing

August

GBP 34.95

Country Life

Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley

Design

The majestic panoramas, lush vegetation, and bucolic vibe of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley in upstate New York have long proved irresistible for city dwellers seeking respite from urban life and inveterate country lovers alike. Their homes, whether hundreds of years old or brand new, all resonate with their natural surroundings, as each of the 20 houses that renowned photographer William Abranowicz captured for this volume attests.

Illustrated in colour throughout 30.5 x 23.5 cm

320 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 865 654310

Vendome Press

July

GBP 50

Justin McGuirk

William Abranowicz and Zander Abranowicz

Illustrated in colour throughout

23.5 x 16.5 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 978573

Thames and Hudson Ltd

September

GBP 35

Swim & Sun: A Monocle Guide

The Monocle team dips its toe into the world of swimming, revealing 100 beautiful and inspiring places to take the plunge.

Hot

beach clubs, Perfect pools, Lake Havens

Tyler Brûlé

This new book celebrates bathing in glorious full-colour photography, revealing the editors’ chosen spots from inner-city architectural wonders to lakes, beach clubs and bagni. So whether you’re looking to do laps in Italy, tread water in Australia, sink into the icy depths in Iceland – or perhaps just sit on the side and let others do the hard work – this guide includes a setting for everyone. Dive right in.

140 colour illustrations

35.5 x 28 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 025840

Thames and Hudson Ltd

September

GBP 75

Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Houses

The first publication dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld’s glamorous homes, known for their eclectic interiors, ranging from the Art Deco to the ultramodern.

While Karl Lagerfeld was famous for being at the very centre of the fashion industry, he was equally opinionated when it came to interiors, which acted as a private creative outlet alongside his fashion designs. Following an introduction by Patrick Mauriès, each house is introduced by a short text by Marie Kalt unveiling Lagerfeld’s homes’ history and identifying key designers and pieces. From the elegant Art-Deco inspired apartment in Saint-Sulpice, Paris, to the incredibly ornate 18th-century mansion, Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo – Lagerfeld’s houses reveal he was a collector of a Renaissance scale, and showed spectacular range in his decorating styles.

• Featuring rarely seen images and presented in a luxurious large format.

• Showcases interior imagery captured by revered photographers such as Horst P. Horst, Karen Radkai, Oberto Gili and even Karl Lagerfeld himself.

• A rich source of inspiration for those interested in interior design, and will appeal to fans of the decorative arts and the fashion designer himself.

Patrick Mauriès and Marie Kalt

45 colour illustrations

18.5 x 13.5 cm

128 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 837 760220

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 14.99

How to Drink Coffee

Sarah Ford and Kari Modén

The many stimulating and aromatic things you can do with a coffee bean, richly illustrated and sure to perk you up!

Discover how to make a perfect cup, from stimulating ristretto to comforting mocha; experiment with spices and spirits and the many varieties of coffee drinks; and learn how to make some delicious recipes using your favourite flavour.

Jump-start your brew with this coffee knowledge! You’ll discover how to master the bean to make your own dream cup, and the colourful package makes the book a perfect gift for the person in your life who simply can’t do anything before their first cup of the day.

Houseplant Gardener in a Box

Jane Perrone

What sort of plants love a bathroom? How can you bring an orchid back into flower? What needs regular watering, and what doesn’t mind if you forget? What can you put on a sunny windowsill, and what will send foliage tumbling attractively from a shelf?

Drawing on years of experience and research, Jane Perrone’s cards provide sensible, practical and inspiring advice. The accompanying book will guide you through the process of selecting plants, and Cody Bond’s beautiful illustrations will inspire you along the way.

60 colour illustrations

16.5 x 11 cm

60 pp SA

ISBN 978 1 837 760169

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 16.66

Edible

70 Sustainable Plants That Are Changing How We Eat

Kevin Hobbs, Artur Cisar-Erlach and Katie Kulla

Lifestyle

Plants that can thrive under the most challenging of conditions are becoming ever more important in ensuring food security in our changing climate. This book takes the reader on a visual journey, exploring edible plants from around the world, from the more familiar to the lesser known. Richly illustrated, each plant profile gives fascinating insights into relevant growing conditions and flavour profiles, as well as helpful tips for growing, cooking and eating.

164 colour illustrations

25 x 19 cm

208 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 025611

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 25

Illustrated by Cody Bond

Lifestyle

Think beige, grey and white are the only neutrals? Think again. As a lifelong fan of rich jewel tones, fashion designer turned interiors expert Matthew Williamson makes the case for living cocooned in colour. Pink can be subtle, warming and very liveable, while used sparingly fiery red can get you going. Let Matthew help you find your style DNA and you’ll soon be getting out the paint brush and turning bland corners of your home into a technicolour paradise.

182 colour illustrations

27 x 23 cm

208 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 024577

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 30

Living Bright

Fashioning Colourful Interiors

Naturescapes

How to create a natural Australian garden

Naturalistic gardens fit right in. They look as though they’ve always been there – effortless and enchanting. Naturescapes shows how to plan, design and build a stunning green space that treads lightly on the earth. Landscape design expert Phillip Withers and habitat expert AB Bishop join forces to share their wealth of experiences in how to create stunning Australian gardens that support the local environment.

Illustrated in colour throughout 26.4 x 22.3 cm

167 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 760 762186

Thames & Hudson Australia

September

GBP 29.95

Matthew Williamson

Foreword by Michelle Ogundehin

Phillip Withers and AB Bishop

With a trip for every week of the year, Day Trip Melbourne takes you to mountains, waterfalls, swimming holes, beaches, forests, coastlines, snow trails, urban parks, Aboriginal sites, rivers, canyons, cliffs, historic architecture and more. Each adventure includes directions by car or public transport, a map showing walking routes and facilities, and a guide to trip highlights. There are trips for everyone - families, solo adventurers, furry friends - all within 130 kilometres of the city centre.

Illustrated in colour throughout

20.9 x 13.1 cm

239 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 760 762629

Thames & Hudson Australia

September

GBP 17.99

Day Trip

Melbourne

52 Nature Adventures

Mamma Milano

Dive into the delights of Italian fashion, food, and good living; meet some of Italy’s leading female tastemakers (the ‘LaDoubleJ Babes’); tap into Martin’s spiritual secrets for unleashing inner creativity and wisdom; and more – all with a dash of LaDoubleJ vintage chic and oodles of Italian style. This feel-good book is a celebration and a creation story – both of a brand and of becoming your own woman, the Italian way.

Each copy is bound in one of three LaDoubleJ fabrics. Orders will be fulfilled with one of the fabrics available, selected at random.

Full-colour photographs throughout; four 16-page inserts

30.5 x 23.5 cm

228 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 865 654242

Vendome Press

July

GBP 50

Lifestyle

Evi O and Andrew Grune

An insider’s guide to creative self-discovery, the Italian way

J.J. Martin

Culture & Society

246 colour illustrations

23 x 16.5 cm

256 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026311

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 25

Underworlds

Stephen Ellcock

From the burrows and secret bunkers beneath our feet to imagined hellscapes and surrealist dreamscapes, the disquieting, alarming and wonderful visuals span natural and constructed subterranea and imagined and subconscious worlds. A personal introduction by Stephen together with contextual chapter introductions establish the key themes, while supplementary texts elucidate essential concepts, historical events and figures.

• Images curated by cult social media figure Stephen Ellcock with 600,000+ followers on FB/IG.

• Showcases the work of world-renowned artists and photographers, including Gustave Doré, William Blake, Agnes Pelton and Georgiana Houghton.

• Timely subject matter: deals with humanity’s relationship to the Earth during a time of climate emergency; featuring artistic depictions of our subconscious horrors and visions.

A compelling journey through subterranean realms, real and imagined

321 colour illustrations

31.7 x 24.1 cm

288 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026328

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 45

Culture & Society

Marr’s Guitars

Johnny Marr

A stunning photographic presentation of the guitars that defined the distinctive sounds and style of Johnny Marr with personal reflections and insights from the legendary guitarist himself.

’Guitars have been the obsession of my life ... they’ve been a mission and sometimes a lifeline’ – Johnny Marr

Tracing Marr’s career from his teenage years to his recent work on the Bond soundtrack, Marr’s Guitars showcases the most significant of Marr’s superb collection of electric and acoustic guitars, revealing through them the evolution of his iconic sound and style of playing. Each guitar is identified with a crucial moment, a specific song or a particular sound, and each embodies a key aspect of Marr’s lifelong passion.

Renowned photographer Pat Graham presents each instrument as a full portrait, supported by micro shots highlighting the specific details that make each one unique.

Culture & Society

Twinkind

The singular significance of twins

William Viney Foreword by George Viney

What’s for Dinner?

The first illustrated global exploration of the cultural significance of twins.

The birth of twins is unusual. Throughout history they have been revered as gods and reviled as monsters, their existence challenges the norm. From the Aztec creation twins Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca to the divine opposites of Greek myth, Apollo and Artemis, and from criminal gang leaders the Kray twins to the disconcerting Grady twins in The Shining, this visually arresting and often disturbing book explores and interrogates twindom in all its facets in a wide range of cultures and media from ancient times to today.

399 colour illustrations

24 x 17 cm

224 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 026267

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 25

What are we really eating? How do we eat in a way that nourishes us and does least harm to the environment? What exactly do farmers do? Should the world go vegan? Do food miles matter? This timely book delves into the way our food is grown and our responsibilities as eaters. Weaving together science, history and lived experience, readers are taken on a journey to meet the plants, animals and people who put the food on our plates. It’s a book for anyone who eats.

23.3 x 15.4 cm

304 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 760 763169

Thames & Hudson Australia

July

GBP 17.99

28 colour illustrations

23.4 x 15.3 cm

304 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 025468

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 25

Extinctions

How Life Survives, Adapts and Evolves

Michael J. Benton

Natural History & Science

A journey through the great mass-extinction events that have shaped our Earth.

Drawing on the latest research, this timely and original book lays out the current scientific understanding of mass extinction on our planet. Cuttingedge techniques across biology, chemistry, physics and geology have transformed our knowledge of the deep past, including the discovery of a previously unknown mass extinction.

• Illustrated throughout with photographs of fossils and fieldwork, scenes from the laboratory and artistic reconstructions of ancient environments.

• Learn how scientists have developed revolutionary new tools to uncover ancient extinction events and processes in forensic detail.

• An accessible and authoritative guide to a subject of great popular interest in face of environmental crisis.

General History

515 colour illustrations

24 x 17 cm

600 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 252659

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 35

A History of the World in 500 Maps

Christian Grataloup

Introduction by Patrick Boucheron

Trace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps, from the dawn of humanity to the present day.

Meticulously rendered maps chart the sequence of broad historical trends, from the dispersal of our species across the globe to the colonizing efforts of imperial European powers in the 18th century, as well as exploring moments of particular significance in rich detail.

• Visualizes 7 million years of human history.

• Analyses cities and kingdoms as well as countries and continents.

• Features major technical developments, from the invention of farming in the Fertile Crescent to the Industrial Revolution.

• Charts the spread of major global religions.

• Explores the increasing interconnectivity of our world through exploration and trade.

• Investigates warfare and battles from across the ages, from Alexander the Great’s conquests to the D-Day offensive.

186 colour illustrations

23.4 x 15.3 cm

464 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 022665

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 30

General History

Venice City of Pictures

A visual journey through five centuries of the city known as ‘La Serenissima’ – a unique and compelling story for both lovers of Venice and lovers of its art.

Venice was a major centre of art in the Renaissance with the Bellini brothers, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Venetian views were a speciality of native artists such as Canaletto and Guardi, but the city has also been represented by outsiders: Turner, Monet, Sargent, Hodgkin, and many more. Then there are those who came to look at and write about art: Henry James, George Eliot, Richard Wagner, and others. The last chapter concludes in 2022, with discussion of work by Bill Viola, Marina Abramovic, and Ai Weiwei etc...

• Written by one of the most popular and acclaimed authors on art today, whose association with Venice goes back fifty years.

• Published ahead of the 60th Venice Biennale in April 2024.

Martin Gayford

General History

China’s hidden century

1796–1912

Edited by Jessica Harrison-Hall and Julia Lovell

Liberty

The Evolution of an Idea

Edited by Kurt Almqvist, Alastair Benn and Mattias Hessérus Essay Series

Cultural creativity in China between 1796 and 1912 demonstrated extraordinary resilience and innovation in a time of warfare, land shortages, famine and uprisings. Built on new research, this book sets out a fresh understanding of this important era and creates a detailed visual account of responses to war, technology, urbanisation, political transformations and external influences. The narratives of each chapter are brought to life and individualised through illustrated biographical accounts that highlight the diversity of voices and experiences.

430 illustrations

28 x 25 cm

336 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 714 124933

British Museum Press

July

GBP 45

Liberty is indispensable to flourishing societies the world over. Its story contains multitudes – humanity’s eternal struggle with fate, our ancestors’ long quest to establish freedom of thought and freedom of religion, the rise of democratic liberties in society at large and the modern fight against authoritarian politics and tyrants everywhere. In this anthology of essays, leading academics, writers and historians explore what liberty has meant through the ages.

90 illustrations

24.5 x 17.5 cm

300 pp HB

ISBN 978 9 189 425934

Stolpe Publishing

September

GBP 20

25 colour illustrations

23.4 x 15.3 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 252321

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 25

The Oldest Book in the World Philosophy in the Age of the Pyramids

Bill

Manley

A brand-new translation of a philosophical classic of the ancient world, The Teaching of Ptahhatp, written in Egypt 4,000 years ago.

Composed two millennia before the birth of Plato, this text is the oldest surviving statement of philosophy in the ancient world and the earliest witness to the power of the written word. Egyptologist Bill Manley introduces Ptahhatp, who served as Vizier to the Old Kingdom pharaoh Izezi (c. 2410–2375 BC), and the world of dynamic ideas and new technologies within which he worked, illuminating the nuances of his language and philosophy.

A testament to a common thread that connects humanity across time: Ptahhatp grapples with the pitfalls of greed, ambition, celebrity, success, confrontation, friendship, sex and even the office environment, his teachings remain remarkably relevant in the modern day.

Ancient History & Archaeology

The Greek Vase: Art of the storyteller

John H. Oakley

Wonderfully preserved Greek vases are a unique source of information about the mythology, religion, drama and daily life of the ancient Greek world. This sumptuous photographic book offers a superb visual introduction to the artistry of ancient Greek vases, exploring them not merely as beautiful vessels to bear water and wine, but also as instruments of storytelling and bearers of meaning.

130 colour illustrations

26 x 25.4 cm

156 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 714 122953

British Museum Press

August

GBP 15

Luxury and power

Persia to Greece

James Fraser

With essays by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones and Henry Bishop-Wright

An eye-opening publication that contrasts perceptions of luxury –together with its positive and negative connotations – in imperial Persia, democratic Athens and the Hellenistic world between 600 and 200 BCE. Luxurious objects are celebrated for their exoticism, rarity and style, but also disparaged as indulgent, extravagant and corrupt. This publication demonstrates how competing political spins woven around 2,500 years ago still continue to shape modern perceptions of luxury today.

250 illustrations

24.6 x 18.9 cm

240 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 714 111964

British Museum Press

July

GBP 35

Illustrated in colour throughout

30.8 x 23.5 cm

159 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 760 763725

Thames & Hudson Australia

August

GBP 14.99

Craft & Hobbies

Collage Kit

A Cut and Create Book

#N/A

Inspired by trips to the op shop and thrifted treasures, Minna Gilligan’s Collage Kit provides the most extensive collection of creative materials to help you discover the art of collage. Bespoke illustrations and handpainted backgrounds sit among vintage cakes, blooming flowers, absurd knickknacks, 60s postcards, abandoned family pictures, wild animals and quirky slogans.

For beginners and artists alike, all you need is a pair of scissors and a glue stick to bring to life the perfect card for a friend, a vision board for your next trip or simply a remarkable collage creation to get lost in.

Craft & Hobbies

120 colour illustrations

21.5 x 17 cm

80 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 837 760190

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 12.99

Embroidery

Learn in a Weekend

Alisha McDonnell and Roisin McDonnell

Learn in a Weekend

The traditional craft of embroidery has gained a new excitement as a new generation of stitchers bring contemporary style to subjects like houseplants and modern interiors. This smart little book, written with beginners in mind, perfectly captures that aesthetic and gives you the skills you need to succeed.

• Covers all the materials to get you going: simple introductions to key stitches, ten contemporary projects that evolve in complexity.

• Each project has a template to be copied, enabling the reader to get started straight away and achieve great results in a short time.

• Step-by-step photography makes the whole process easy

• Sew Botanical’s Etsy store, where Alisha and Roisin’s kits are available, carries hundreds of rave reviews and has an average rating higher than 4.8*

60 technique cards + 32-page handbook

16.5 x 11 cm

60 pp SA

ISBN 978 1 837 760176

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 16.66

Writing Coach in a Box

Alan Anderson

What should you look for when you’re re-reading a draft?

What are the most common mistakes first-time authors make?

How can you inject excitement into flat prose?

How do you make readers root for your protagonist? What verbs should you avoid, and which must you use?

This ingenious toolkit answers all these questions and hundreds more, and will help novelists, memoirists, journalists, copywriters and bloggers craft better prose.

• Plain-speaking advice for anyone who writes professionally or for pleasure.

• Uniquely practical: cards are categorised by topic, so writers can find the help they need in an instant.

• Professional expertise from a publisher and author who has worked with words for decades.

Gifts & Stationery

Ruth Asawa: The Journal

24.8 x 17.8 cm

160 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 644 230909

David Zwirner Books

August

GBP 20.83

Yayoi Kusama: The Journal

24.8 x 17.8 cm

160 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 644 230916

David Zwirner Books

August

GBP 20.83

The Journal series celebrates the creativity of artists and their ability to inspire. A series of beautiful and unique, usable journals, these hardcover, blank books each focus on a single artist, and feature a detail of an artwork wrapped around the cover and endpapers that highlight details from the artist’s studies.

Produced in close collaboration with the artists or artist’s estates, and printed in limited editions, these journals offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to “own” the work of the most fascinating artists of our time.

Mini Artists

20 projects inspired by the great artists

Joséphine Seblon

Illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng

For ages 3+

illustrated in colour throughout 28 x 21.5 cm

96 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 660195

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 12.99

Activity

Books

Twenty art projects inspired by famous artworks for budding mini artists aged 3–6 years.

Children get to discover drip painting with Jackson Pollock, carve soap sculptures with Barbara Hepworth, and create their own obliteration room with Yayoi Kusama. They’ll also travel through time and explore art from different periods, from cave painting to Medieval stained-glass, and Chinese ink painting to washable graffiti inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat.

• Easy to achieve – step-by-step instructions make these projects a breeze.

• Creativity is good for wellbeing – art projects stimulate curiosity, creativity and the imagination.

• A guide for exploring art with children – features reproductions of artworks and tips on how to engage young children with art.

Activity Books

How to Draw a Graphic Novel

Balthazar Pagani

Illustrated by Otto Gabos and Marco Maraggi

For ages 12+

Packed with professional tips and interviews with leading graphic novelists, this is the ultimate guide on how to create a graphic novel.

Structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration, this book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up. Also features reproductions and a recommended reading list, this is the ideal workbook for all aspiring graphic novelists.

illustrated in colour throughout

30 x 23 cm

96 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 660201

Thames and Hudson Ltd

August

GBP 16.99

Peg Book

Claudio Ripo and Yeonju Yang

Enjoy reading and interacting with this multifaceted playbook, based around the idea of a pegboard, the sheet material used in workshops to hang tools. Bold and simple illustrations created around the system of perforations promotes creative thinking. Wooden pegs or thread yarn can also be added to enrich the illustrations.

Illustrated in colour throughout

18.5 x 13.7 cm

14 pp BB

ISBN 978 1 838 252014

Owl & Dog Playbooks

August

GBP 10

Illustrated in colour throughout 23.5 x 23.5 cm

24 pp PB

ISBN 978 1 910 328477

Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd

September

GBP 8.99

Two Ants Puzzled!

Elizabeth Laird

A fun, exciting story about two cheeky, adventurous ants exploring the human world.

Two little ants are excited to explore their surroundings. What can they see, taste and smell? When they end up in the little girl’s house, they are fascinated by everything she does: the movement of her pencil and the colours drawn on her paper. These two ants are tired after their big day out, but soon realise they have made the little girl’s day.

Illustrated by Jenny Duke

illustrated in colour throughout 26 x 23.8 cm

32 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 653067

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 11.99

If I had a polar bear

Gabby Dawnay

Illustrated by Alex Barrow

For ages 3+

The latest addition to the wildly popular series of bedtime stories imagines what it would be like to have a polar bear for a pet.

What would it be like to have a polar bear as a pet? It might be an unconventional choice, but it would be sure to give the best bear hugs... Polar bears are cuddly but they’re also very strong. They can swim for days at a time – that’s serious perseverance! So if Santa ever needed help delivering his presents, guess who he would call?

• Rollicking rhymes fun to read aloud – creates opportunities for children to join in the reading.

• Relatable and representative – the story takes place in familiar surroundings that children will recognise among a diverse cast of characters.

• Taps into the festive spirit – the heart-warming tale is sure to become a Christmas favourite.

illustrated in colour throughout 26 x 23.8 cm

32 pp PB

ISBN 978 0 500 660225

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 7.99

If I had a vampire bat

Gabby Dawnay

Illustrated by Alex Barrow

New in paperback

For ages 3+

I really want a spooky pet that flaps around and hangs. A toothy type of swoopy pet with shiny pointed fangs... Imagine if I had a... vampire bat!

This book is perfect for Halloween, featuring a sharp-toothed but adorable vampire bat as its main star. It imagines what it would be like to live a nocturnal lifestyle and the funny scenarios one might encounter trick-ortreating with a vampire bat as your pal. Facts about vampire bats combine with seasonal spookiness and positive messages about dental hygiene in this brilliant bedtime book.

Picture Books

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See all the other titles in the If I Had… series so far at: https://thamesandhudson.com/books/filter-group/if-i-had-a-series

Picture Books

The Mellons Build a House

Robin Jacobs

Illustrated by Nik Neves

Gory Rory Fangface Needs a Kiss

Ziggy Hanaor

Illustrated by Ollie Silvester

For ages 5+

The Mellons need to build a forever home that is lean, clean and green!

This is a hugely enjoyable picturebook that takes the reader step-bystep through house design and build. Heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and rainwater harvesting are all clearly explained and brought to life in Nik Neves’s warm, inclusive illustrations. A timely and essential read for aspiring young architects and constructionenthusiasts.

Illustrated in colour throughout 28 x 22 cm

36 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 800 660335

Cicada

July

GBP 12.99

Gory Rory is having a TERRIBLE day, and the LAST thing he needs is a KISS. First, he ran out of cereal and then his favourite jumper was in the wash and then it rained on the way to school. Does Gory Rory need a kiss? No, he most certainly DOESN’T. But sometimes... just sometimes... when you really really need them... kisses can make it all better.

A heartwarming story about the power of affection to lighten up even the darkest of days.

Illustrated in colour throughout 26.3 x 21.4 cm

32 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 800 660366

Cicada

July

GBP 12.99

Let’s fill this world with kindness

True tales of goodwill in action

Alexandra Stewart

Illustrated by Jake Alexander

For ages 9+

The perfect book for troubled times, this collection of over 25 real-life stories shows how heroic acts of kindness can change our world for the better.

Children are introduced to real-life heroes and heroines who have chosen to act in kindness, even when they have been faced with terrible persecution, prejudice, disaster and illness. Aimed at empowering children who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders, these stories are designed to help readers make positive choices in their own lives by embracing kindness as their superpower.

30 colour; 50 B/W illustrations

24 x 17.2 cm

120 pp HB

ISBN 978 0 500 653104

Thames and Hudson Ltd

July

GBP 14.99

Mama Mammals

Reproduction and Birth in Mammals

Cathy Evans

Illustrated by Bia Melo

For ages 5+

Forget the birds and the bees, let’s learn about how mammals make babies and look after them!

Through short, concise texts and warm, engaging illustrations, we learn about fertilisation, gestation, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting across the mammalian order. Easily understood by kids as young as four, this is an informative and enjoyable way of learning about babies and where they come from.

Illustrated in colour throughout

27.9 x 22.8 cm

32 pp HB

ISBN 978 1 800 660267

Cicada

September

GBP 12.99