Книги издательства Phaidon

A look at the remarkable Chinese performance artist, sculptor and painter. Zhang Huan has emerged as one of the most important artists of his time, a fearless explorer of the limits of the human body and a key figure in the flourishing Chinese art...

An accessible, comprehensive, freshly-updated celebration of the vast range of human artistry from 28,000 BC to today Brought completely up to date for this revised edition and now available in a compact new format, this new edition of Phaidon'...

The first book to celebrate the beautiful and provocative ways artists have represented, scrutinized and utilized the body over centuries. Body of Art is the first book to explore the various ways the human body has been both an inspiration a...

Made in close collaboration with Rams himself, this catalogue raisonné is the ultimate reference on one of the most influential product designers of all time Dieter Rams is one of the most influential product designers of the twentieth cent...

The best modern Italian recipes from the largest and most prestigious Italian marketplace in the world This beautiful and acclaimed cookbook, created in collaboration with Eataly, one of the greatest Italian food brands, features 300 landmark reci...

A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans At a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year high, and analog technologies are providing the kind of extraordina...

The authoritative and wide-ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan, a classic volume now back in print with a stunning new cover design ‘Japan style’ is an aesthetic recognizable to everyone: a beautifully displayed flower, an ...

The most comprehensive monograph on the enigmatic French artist – updated to include brand-new work Filled with stunning photography, this extraordinary monograph charts a range of JR’s collaborative projects executed across the g...

A comprehensive, irreverent guide to the inner workings of provocative art collective MSCHF Made by MSCHF is a survey of the work of Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF, known for their eclectic projects that critique the very areas of popula...

An unprecedented, substantial, and extraordinary celebration of more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design, as shown through their detailed original patent documents – the ultimate 'flick book' of modern design wit...

A timely celebration of British design legend Sir Paul Smith and his one-of-a-kind creativity This innovative book captures the unique spirit of British fashion icon Sir Paul Smith through 50 objects chosen by Sir Paul himself for the inspiration ...

A compelling collection of self-portraits from throughout recorded history, revised to include captivating contemporary works The challenge of interpreting and recreating their own likenesses has proven irresistible to artists throughout the ages....

With a new introduction, A Day at elBulli, Classic Edition is an insight into the ideas, methods and creativity of Ferran Adrià and elBulli restaurant.  Day at elBulli, Classic Edition is an exclusive look behind the scenes at elBulli,...

The bestselling and critically acclaimed monograph on one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century Willem de Kooning was a leading exponent of Abstract Expressionism. MoMA's 2011 de Kooning retrospective drew record crowds, an...

A personal chef monograph, and the first book, from globally-acclaimed chef Ana Roš of Hiša Franko in Slovenia Set near the Italian border in Slovenia's remote Soča valley, in the foothills of mountains and beside a turquoise riv...