Книги видавництва Phaidon

A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals Phaidon's Vitamin series has long proved an extraordinarily accurate predictor of tomorrow's stars. This global s...

The indispensable guide to the most exciting painters of recent years, chosen by leading arts professionals – now in paperback Despite its long history, painting continues to evolve and excite, with new generations taking it in unexpected di...

Through some 300 objects, this book explores contemporary Japanese design: from everyday objects and packaging to interior design and lighting elements. Ultimately the book aims to explore the way in which Japanese design manages to harness its ma...

A comprehensive survey of the work of the influential Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu Wangechi Mutu’s multidisciplinary practice grapples with contemporary realities while proffering new models for a radically changed future informed by...

Eat around the world with 650 of the world's best chefs. Wherever you are, youll never miss the best local diner for breakfast, the best restaurant for a business dinner, or the best place for a late night snack - and everything in between. Th...

Over 1,000 food experts and aficionados from around the world reveal their insider tips on finding a perfect slice of pizza From the publishers of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat comes the next food-guide sensation on the most popular dish - pizza...

A stunning exploration of one of the hottest trends in garden design, nature-based planting with an eco-aware approach, featuring the work of leading designers such as Sean Hogan, Piet Oudolf, and Dan Pearson Forget the mild, manicured gardens of ...

An updated edition of the acclaimed monograph, celebrating one of the most iconic and revolutionary artists of our time "Yayoi Kusama transcended the art world to become a fixture of popular culture, in a league with Andy Warhol, David Hockne...

An exclusive homage to – and retrospective of – the iconic fashion designer's couture accessories 'One can never overstate the importance of accessories. They are what turns a dress into something else. I like dresses to be sob...

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...

10x10 is a kaleidoscopic view of new architecture in the world today. 100 emerging architects have been selected to appear in the book by 10 leading international architecture curators and critics: Haig Beck + Jackie Cooper, Aaron Betsky, Roger Conna...

An unsurpassed study of 20th-century Architecture, in large-format, with over 5000 images, graphs, indexes and maps. 20th-Century World Architecture portrays, for the first time, an overview of the finest built architecture from around the world c...

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....

This book focuses on the history and development of outdoor advertising since the beginning of the nineteenth century. The author examines the rise of 'commercial art', the development of advertising as a discipline and an industry and the...

The Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza is one of the world’s most respected architects. The recipient of many awards, including the US Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 1992, Siza has built and taught in Portugal and internationally since the la...