Книги издательства Prestel

Effortless sophistication and timeless elegance are the hallmark of René Gruau’s fashion illustration. Filled with iconic full-page reproductions, detailed drawings, and biographical insights, this glorious celebration traces a career th...

This kaleidoscopic exhibition catalog celebrates Lichtenstein’s multifaceted career ― from his iconic achievements in the Pop Art movement and beyond. Published to mark the centennial of Lichtenstein’s birth, this retrospective volume ...

Egon Schiele left an enormous artistic legacy that is all the more powerful for the brevity of his career. Isabel Kuhl's lively text follows Schiele's trajectory from an artist in the Art Nouveau style to a powerful interpreter of human sexua...

Tracing the Iranian-born artist’s personal journey in exile from her native Iran, this book presents Shirin Neshat’s iconic early videos and photographs along with new work making its global debut. In the 1990s, Shirin Neshat’s s...

Alcohol meets alchemy in this fun and darkly fascinating collection of cocktail recipes to suit your every mood and whim. Astrology, tarot, palmistry, and other spiritual arts are having a moment — and that includes the spirits we enjoy duri...

Culled from the extensive archives of one of the most renowned graffiti photographers of all time comes this remarkable collection of previously unpublished images of New York’s graffiti scene in the 1980s. If you were a graffiti writer in 1...

Now available again the authors take readers on a fast-paced run through New York City, resulting in a vibrant look at the urban art revolution that took place on the streets of the city in the first decade of the 21st century. New York is a stree...

This generously illustrated book takes a stroll through history and across the globe to present the most candid, immediate, and provocative images captured by the masters of street photography. Capturing daily life in every corner of the globe, th...

From rugged Japanese firemen’s ceremonial robes and austere rural workwear to colourful, delicately-patterned cotton kimonos, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Japan’s rich tradition of textiles. Textiles are an eloquent form o...

Discover how artists have been tricking the human eye for centuries This spellbinding look at the history and development of illusionistic art reveals wide-ranging techniques that have piqued the public’s fascination with this medium. Beauti...

Welcome to the Wes Anderson museum — a place packed with illustrations, ephemera, trivia, and insightful commentary, and as whimsical and visually arresting as the cult director’s films themselves. This museum in book form takes reader...

This stunningly illustrated book examines the history of poster design and its relation to the arts and broader culture The poster is a versatile marketing tool widely used from the 19th century to today for everything from political events to mov...

Viktor Wynd, master of the contemporary Wunderkabinett, is back with a collection of artifacts and curiosities that are more bizarre and wonderful than ever. For over a decade, from a tiny storefront in east London, the artist Viktor Wynd has been...

This vibrant three-volume set explores Banksy’s iconic works through the lens of some of his most powerful symbols — rats, monkeys, and children. Whether he’s protesting war, challenging societal norms, or sending up political an...

These 40 tiny hotels from around the world are sure to provide an exceptional experience These days getting away from it all also means escaping the mundane atmosphere of big resorts and cookie-cutter experiences. Whether you are searching for a t...