Take your work to the next level! Inand Creative Pottery, join ceramic artist Deb Schwartzkopf and grow as a functional potter, whether your background is in wheel-throwing or handbuilding.Start off with a quick review of where you are in your own journey as a...

Tale of the Tile: The Ceramic Traditions of Pakistan

tart growing your own food at home!Whether you're an urban gardener, a first-time vegetable grower, or have your own allotment, this illustrated guide takes the uncertainty out of your harvest with clear, reliable gardening advice for every month of the year.This gardening reference guide...

The 20th century marked a turning point in spectacle design. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This irresistible sourcebook features vintage glasses of all shapes, styles and sizes - the very best of 20th-...

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the fifteen million Ismaili Muslims in the world is one of the leading proponents of constructive dialogue between Islam and the West. This collection of photographs - many never-before published - offers a fascinating glimpse into the public...

The Antiquities of Banbhore: An Early Islamic Port City in Southern Sindh has materialised through the pen of Dr Muhammad Rafique Mughal, a renowned archaeologist of Pakistan and an internationally acknowledged scholar in the field, who has, in a simple yet convincing manner, merged...

The art of collecting and accumulating kindred objects-from artist's palettes still freckled with oil paint, to hand carved picture frames, to a menagerie of toy animals-is at the core of timeless French style.'Inspired by a lifetime of collecting “objects of every kind , Montagut...

The articles in this volume were first presented at the Historians of Islamic Art Association's (HIAA) seventh biennial symposium entitled Regime Change'. The nine articles in this volume highlight some of the regimes of thought and changing trends that structure the field of Islamic...

The best-sellingand Chanel Catwalkand was the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume. Now fully updated to include Lagerfeld's final collections for the house and those of his right-hand and successor, Virginie Viard, this revised...

The bestselling guide to understanding, identifying and buying gemstonesA clear, uncomplicated approach to the subject, illustrated in colour throughout, making the identification of gems simpleWhether buying gem-set jewellery or loose stones, you will be faced with a colourful array of beauty and value. With...

The Big Book of House Plants is a source of green inspiration for small-space gardening, featuring an impressive directory 110 of the most popular varieties of foliage to own, including cacti, succulents and house plants. From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful...

The Bodily, Social and Architectural Dimensions of SurvivalAbout 50,000 Jews survived the Holocaust in hiding on the territory of occupied Poland. Most of them had to find, build and use various hideouts. Driven by necessity, they looked for refuge in the seemingly unlikely places...

The book »Konstantin Grcic - Panorama« contains the first catalogue raisonne of the designer's work and documents over 400 pieces of furniture, products and exhibitions with informative details, images and comprehensive descriptions. This overview is accompanied by numerous illustrated essays from renowned authors, including...

The book grounds the reader in the foundations of the multi-layered history of the Lahore. It is also a guide for students, activists and tourists navigating the dynamic culture of Lahore. The book highlights the intellectual and administrative challenges they can face while exploring...

The book showcases 100 projects by contemporary designers that practice the “Ten Principles of Good Design The 10 principles of good design set out by Dieter Rams in 1995 has influenced and inspired a new generation of designers in search of the perfect balance...

The breathtaking figures of Camilla d'Errico return in a new hardcover volume! Magnetic and surreal, d'Errico's arresting subjects, their piercing eyes and dynamic colors, are often juxtaposed with the cute, creepy, bizarre, and the otherworldly. This collection features d'Errico's recent artwork, including pieces from...

The British royal family has had a long-standing intellectual and artistic relationship with India. Through the exploration of the history of Indian manuscripts in the Royal Collection, this publication offers the reader a new understanding of the developing relationship between the British Crown and...

The choice of Jean Nouvel as architect of the future Louvre Abu Dhabi did not come as a surprise. He is the most renowned French architect of our time.From the first sketch of the project, drawn by Jean Nouvel in 2006, the Louvre Abu...

The Classical Music Bookand answers these questions and more by exploring the history of classical music in clear and easy-to-follow sections. More than 90 works by famous composers are analysed, with explanations of their music theory and impact on society. You will also explore...

The companion volume to Matt Black's critically acclaimed American Geography presents a deeper view of his six-year odyssey documenting poverty in the United States of America.During his six-year journey across the United States creating the project that becameand American Geography, Matt Black collected objects...

The comprehensive guide to living with furniture, no matter your style,and from the author ofand The Interior Design Handbook.and Interior-design sensation Frida Ramstedt changed how we think about designing a harmonious home with her bookand The Interior Design Handbook. Now she brings that same...

The concept of taking the existing material as an idea is what is behind the expression „Rough Interiors“. The building and rooms are taken as they are and the traces of the past are preserved in the sense of remaining visible, into which the...

The definitive illustrated guide to modern British architecture, from one of the most acclaimed critics at work todayModernism is now a century old, and its consequences are all around us, built into our everyday lived environments. Its place in Britain's history is fiercely contested,...

The definitive overview of and ultimate resource on the iconic architect-designed houses built in Japan from 1945 to the present.Imagine a terraced house whose courtyard separates the kitchen from the bedroom. Or a tiny, triangular tower of rooms stacked one above another. Quirky, experimental...

The downside to the digital revolution is that it has thrown up new technical challenges that both experienced shooters and novices need to master: not only white balance, memory and digital formats, but also unfamiliar features such as predictive autofocus, multi-pattern metering and programmed...

The dramas and private tales, the suits and their accoutrements, the fabrics and the cuts, the history and future of Savile Row, as never beforeThe skilled tailors of Savile Row in Mayfair, central London, have dressed kings, movie stars, rock legends, billionaires - and...

The elegance of the Little Black Dress. The simplicity of the Breton shirt. The luxury of the fragrance. These signatures exemplify the image of Chanel.Bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel, the most influential couturière in the history of fashion,and Chanel...

The Enternal In The Ephemeral by Mohammad Khalid Mahmud

The essential beginner's guide to knitting know-how, with more than 150 illustrated knitting stitches and techniques.Knit Step by Stepand shows you everything you need to craft stunning knitted pieces. Master basic stitches and classic techniques, including ribs, Fair Isle, and intarsia, or try your...

The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from 130 international brands.Withand Wristwatch Annual, collectors have at hand a wealth of information on the latest offerings from today's most important watch producers, from Swiss mainstays like...

The essential work of an extraordinary artist, in a gorgeous accordion-fold format that affords the viewer a vivid illustration of Monet's artistic development. This boxed set brings together the essential works of Claude Monet (1840-1926), considered by art history as the father of Impressionism....

The fascinating story of one of the most beautiful historical villas of Lake Como, its exceptional renovation, and the excellence of Italian and French craftsmanship.Situated on the verdant slopes of Blevio, an ancient Italian hill town, Villa Cagni Troubetzkoy commands sweeping vistas on Lake...

The first and only comprehensive overview of Givenchy's collections, presented through catwalk photography and published in collaboration with the celebrated fashion house.Founded by the dashing Hubert de Givenchy in 1952, the house would go on to symbolize the height of effortless elegance, as embodied...

The first book dedicated to Picasso's self-portraits, many held in private collections and published here for the first time.Much has been said and written about Picasso's life and art, but until now his self-portraits have never been studied and presented in a single book,...

The first comprehensive overview of Chloe's collections presented through catwalk photography, published in collaboration with Chloe to celebrate the house's 70th anniversary in 2022.Founded by Egyptian-born Gaby Aghion in 1952, Chloe pioneered luxury ready-to-wear that was all about ease and femininity, offering an elegant...

The first extraordinary art book created through promtography. The artist and author has created the images, not with paint and brush but with AI.This is an incredible selection of images, created through promtography. The artist Annika Nordenskiöld has used AI as a tool to...

The first major monograph surveying over 20 years of Adeela Suleman's creative practice. Suleman is Associate Professor at the Department of Fine Art at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and the Director of Vasl Artists' Association, Karachi, PakistanEdited by Rosa Maria Falvo...

The first monograph dedicated to the work of French photographer Joël DenotText in English and FrenchJoël Denot (b.1961) is a French photographer. His images are centred on the essential elements of photography: light, colour and shape. They are neither figurative nor abstract, with coloured...

The first publication on British artist Marguerite Horner presents her monochromatic, radiant and accomplished paintings inspired by a trip to Beachwood Canyon, California, and produced in 2023.Numinousand presents the monochromatic, radiant and accomplished paintings of British artist Marguerite Horner (b. 1954), inspired by a...

The first publication to celebrate the British Museum's rich collection of these technically sophisticated artworks created as part of Japanese cultural salons in the late 18th and 19th centuries, featuring lively figures in daily life and festivals, elegant birds and flowers, ferocious animals and...

The founder of the blog A Daily Dose of Architecture, John Hill, is obsessed with his subject and determined to expose his fellow citizens to the glorious structures that shape our environment. In this beautifully designed compendium Hill presents his selection of the most...

The globe is littered with forgotten monuments, their beauty matched only by the secrets of their past. A glorious palace lies abandoned by a fallen dictator. A grand monument to communism sits forgotten atop a mountain. Two never-launched space shuttles slowly crumble, left to...

The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin.YouTube sensation and the queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials', brings us...

the historically laden city of Lahore, its sights and sounds, the moods and the senses that are so intricately webbed within the cultural capital of Pakistan. Indeed, this is Zuberi's first published title as a photographer and travel writer, having featured previously in a...

The history of China - brilliantly told and brought vividly to life through 7,000 years of objects from fine art to the everydayThis illustrated introduction to the history of China offers a fresh understanding of China's progress from the Neolithic age to the present....

The history, icons, and the record-breaking models of the Geneva-based Rolex watch companyA lavishly illustrated book for the lovers of watches, elegance and precisionThe history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who took the first steps in the world of...

The House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two, iconic designers. First there was Gabrielle, and then there was Karl.Chanel is a house known for its signatures that not only changed the course of fashion history but still resonate today - the...

The ice mountains of the Karakoram are among the world's greatest natural treasures. At 8611 metres (28,251 ft), K2 is the second tallest mountain on Earth. There are three other mountains in the range that top 8000 metres (26,247 ft) - Gasherbrum I, Broad...

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans - Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories.Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès...

The Iconic Houseand features over 100 of the most important and influential houses designed and built since 1900. International in scope and wide-ranging in style, the houses share a remarkable sensitivity to site and context, appreciation of local materials and building traditions, and careful...