Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces - call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out.These spaces offer the chance to create a completely unique interior.and Be it a simple garden room, a...

Floral stylist Willow Crossley presents 50 uplifting projects to help you bring nature into your home.Inand Inspire: The Art of Living with Nature, Willow embraces her passion for plants and shows how to use both flower-shop purchases, beachcombing bounty, home-grown harvests and hedgerow finds...

While certain photographs have become world-famous images indelibly printed on the cultural consciousness, the stories on the other side of the lens have been all too often distorted, obfuscated or overlooked, the social and political environments misunderstood or forgotten. By evoking the lives and...

From a huge former cold storage plant located in a remote corner of Chile and a sugar refinery in rural China to a hundred-year-old belt factory in Chicago, the book profiles 43 truly exceptional hotels and boutique boltholes around the world, all of which...

At Home with Countryand celebrates the romance of Cabbages andamp; Roses and shows how Christina Strutt's evocative vintage style is equally at home in city apartments, rural retreats and seaside cottages.From urban high-rises to coastal hideaways, the great manor homes of England to the...

This ideal gift for gardeners features a photographic collection of beautiful, innovative, ecologically friendly gardens that will inspire and inform anyone with a green thumb, from backyard gardeners to accomplished landscape architects.Through eighteen distinctive projects set across urban, suburban, and rural spaces,and Beyond the...

The art of Makoto Azuma uses flowers and plants as its starting point, but juxtaposes their timeless yet transient beauty with an incredibly diverse range of striking settings. In a series of sculptures, installations and interactive events, he delights in blurring the boundaries between...

Over the past 40 years, Lois Greenfield has earned a reputation as one of the world's most accomplished and respected photographers of human motion. Her images of dancers in mid-flight or mid-movement are astonishingly beautiful and capture the magic of dance in a unique...

In this globetrotting tour of seventeen houses, discover how bamboo, one of the most sustainable building materials on the planet, can be used in ingenious ways in residential design.Bamboo is a perennial grass that grows rapidly and rivals steel, concrete, and wood in strength.and...

Transcendent eco-luxe arrangements and installations created by famed floral designer Louesa Roebuck from seasonal flora foraged from the West Coast From acclaimed artist, author, and floral designer Louesa Roebuck, Punk Ikebana presents breathtaking installations and arrangements that unite the beauty of restraint with the...

The 2019 opening of the Humboldt Forum heralds a massive achievement in cultural understanding. Bringing together more than 20,000 objects and designed to offer diverse exhibitions, events, and venues, this enormous complex will use state-of-the-art technology to foster learning, research, and communication. This opulent...

Luxury resorts on stilts, a bar that looks like a UFO on the streets of Bangkok, and an underground museum. What do these places have in common? They are establishing trends in architecture and design. Asian Design Destinations is an experience for the senses,...

The powerful aesthetic and philosophical framework that modernism ushered in during the early part of the 20th century revolutionized the built world, transformed our living spaces and lifestyles, and fundamentally changed the way we think about design. As they experimented with new forms, materials...

Art and culture journalist Stacie Stukin takesan all-encompassing look into the ethos and inspiration of the famed interior design duo Adam Blackman and David Cruz, known for their quirky, daring style, which has drawn in celebrities and tastemakers worldwide.and Foreword by Emmy Award-Winner Ryan...

Put your paws up for this show-stopping little book of inspiring quotes, incredible trivia and iconic facts about the one and only Lady GagaEver since her noughties debut, it's been clear a star was born! Pioneering, profound and outrageous in equal measure, Lady Gaga...

Artisan Art Sketch Books from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing...

Artisan Art Sketch Books from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing...

Artisan Art Sketch Books from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing...

This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating and customising your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book!Fully illustrated and easy to use, this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples....

Who is Iron Man without his armour, or Thor without his hammer? Learn about the mightiest weapons ever made!From Iron Man's armour to Cap's shield, and Star-Lord blasters to Gamora's godslayer, the Marvel universe is filled with iconic weapons, armour, and technology. Wielded by...

An exquisite collection of artefacts, sculptures, and historically significant treasures from across India. If the captivating bronze dancing girl of Harappa denoted sophisticated early civilisation, the stunning Sanchi Stupa symbolized the peak of Buddhist religion in India.If the world-renowned Taj Mahal was a testament...

Discover which of Earth's wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures.Landscape photography is combined with 3D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and how features form....

This landmark photographic encyclopedia of the animal kingdom is revised with new species, images, and the latest scientific knowledge on all things animal!DK'sand Animaland features stunning wildlife photography of more than 2,000 of the world's most important wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects,...

A thought-provoking overview of contemporary bird photography, featuring the work of more than 50 internationally recognized photographers in an enthralling odyssey that both captures the splendour of birds and highlights the complex relationship between humans and animalsPhotographs of birds feature rarely in the early...

This refined volume documents the new collection of nature-inspired high jewelry from Cartier.In their latest high jewelry collection, Cartier unveils a new facet of its fauna through fascinating creations. The panther, tiger, snake, zebra, and birds-these emblematic animals are an infinite source of creativity...

From the ancient world to the present day, from the natural world to man-made structures, Wonders of the World explores the most awe-inspiring places from around the globe. From waterfalls to deserts, from bridges to opera houses, from palaces to national parks, and from...

A global survey of 250 of the most creative women practicing interior design from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present dayThe history of women's involvement in interior design is rich and varied. It is a discipline where women enjoy an equal...

For centuries, Palestinian women wrote the stories of their lives and land with a needle and thread. Their embroidery, orand tatreez, inspired hundreds of artists who reinterpreted and transformed it into a symbol of Palestinian identity, steadfastness and resistance.Narrative Threadsand celebrates the immense beauty...

Through a carefully curated selection of quotations, images and interviews,and Artists on Artand reveals what matters most to the masters. You'll discover how the giants of the different artistic genres developed their distinctive visual styles, the core ideas that underpin their practice and, most...

The epicentre of classic chic and the home of haute couture, Paris is the capital of elegance.From the iconic luxury of Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent to the e?ortless sophistication of the typical Parisienne, the city's look is replicated the world over.Little Book of...

An inspiration to countless designers and the stomping ground of fashion's in-crowd, London is the capital of subculture.From Mary Quant to Alexander McQueen, from punks to goths, and from Twiggy to Naomi Campbell,and Little Book of London Styleand is the beautifully illustrated guide to...

Fashion rules supreme in Korea with Seoul fast gaining its reputation as East Asia's leading style capital.From hanbok to hallyu, understated to experimental, and streetwear to high-end couture,and Little Book of Seoul Styleand is a beautifully illustrated guide to the traditions, designers, subcultures and...

Filled with passion, love, and suspense,and The Phantom of the Operaand is a thrilling classic, now beautifully bound in a faux-leather hardcover edition.Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known...

From the earliest cave paintings through to the internet and street art, this inspiring book chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art. Arranged in broadly chronological order, it provides a unique and compelling take on the history of...

Charting the movements, developments and ideas that transformed the way women dress, this book gives a unique perspective on the history of twentieth-century fashion. From the invention of the bias cut and the stiletto heel to the designers who changed the way we think...

A FLAME TREE QUARTO NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the Foiled Quarto Journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, list-makers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of...

Rolfe explores the fascinating link between heels and both physical and psychological power. Divided into four shoe categories and accompanied by archival images from the pages of British Vogue, the book provides a charming documentation of what is arguably fashion's most powerful accessory -...

Wild Alchemyand draws on the ancient practices of alchemy, astrology and plant lore to create a modern-day guide to the restoration of mind, body and soul.To be an alchemist is to be an apprentice to the wild. Here is an invitation to reclaim our...

Have you ever wondered why the rose has thorns and other flowers don't; why the daffodil is the colour it is; or why some plants have shiny leaves and others matt?How The Rose Got its Thornsand reveals the inner workings of our favourite flowers...

The definitive guide to contemporary and historical graphic design for designers and creatives.'Everything you can think of is covered...and everything in between.and The Graphic Design Bibleand plays to all of Inglis's strengths as an all-rounder - designer, writer, historian, researcher, editor and educator...His writing...

Anyone with an interest in buildings and the built environment would do well to purchase a copy of Owen Hopkins' book.and -and MonocleThis innovative and unique book is a visual guide to the buildings that surround us. Architectural features are pinpointed and labelled on...

A ride through the most coveted cars of the twentieth century, offering sumptuous colour photography and stunning close-upsEvery featured vehicle has risen significantly in price in recent years"These are the cars that most collectors would want to own for their looks, character, performance and...

There is little doubt that the quantity and quality of Hindustani classical music have both declined in Pakistan since 1947. The standard explanations-religion, conflicted national identity, and loss of patronage-fail to account for the selective discrimination against classical music. This book offers a new...

Interior designer Alexandra Kaehler shares her secrets for creating beautiful, livable, and sophisticated family homesand Interior designer Alexandra Kaehler is renowned for her deft hand with color, pattern, fabrics, and finishes; her clever decorating solutions; and the undeniably pretty spaces she creates for her...

As seen inand Vanity Fair,and Carand andand Driver,and Architectural Digest,and British GQ, andand The TimesA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTION:and Car and Driver,and Wall Street Journal,and Autocar,and Cool Hunting,and Autoblog A high-octane feast for petrol heads and lovers of design.' -and The TimesA ground-breaking survey...

A must-read for any interior design aficionado.' -and Town andamp; CountryThe ultimate global celebration of residential design and decorating, now in a stunning new sky-blue liveryWith 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book, now with a stunning new cover, goes beyond...

Paris, Capital of Fashion accompanies a major exhibition at The Museum at FIT, New York's only museum dedicated solely to the art of fashion. This lavishly-illustrated book is edited by MFIT's director and chief curator, Valerie Steele, also the author of the acclaimed Paris...

Filled with brilliant reproductions and engaging texts reflecting the latest scholarship, this portable and attractively priced volume is the perfect introduction to the renowned Spanish Baroque painter.Celebrated for his masterful realism and innovative techniques, Diego Velázquez profoundly influenced art history through his use of...

This luxurious blank sketchbook is designed for artists and enthusiasts who appreciate both aesthetics and quality.Crafted for artists and admirers of fine art, this refined blank sketchbook showcases on its cover a delicate detail from Vincent van Gogh'sand “Almond Blossom, and capturing the serene...

This luxurious blank sketchbook is designed for artists and enthusiasts who appreciate both aesthetics and quality.The cover features a detailed segment of Van Gogh'sand “A Starry Night, and capturing the swirling, vibrant night sky in rich colours. The internal pages are high-quality, unruled paper,...