Книги видавництва Thames & Hudson

A lively introduction to and history of international contemporary art from 1960 to the present What does it mean? Is it really art? Why does it cost so much? While these questions are perpetually asked about contemporary art, they are not the ...

A new edition of this essential overview of the most exciting, dynamic form of photography The Street Photographer’s Manual celebrates the spirit of street photography with inspiring instruction to help you capture the perfect urban moment. ...

An immersive, groundbreaking new monograph from Roger Ballen, one of the world’s most original and critically acclaimed art photographers With a career spanning over four decades, Roger Ballen is best known for his psychologically powerful a...

The essential guide the history of theatre, updated and extended to cover the key themes and shows of early twenty-first-century drama Acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre architecture and design, the extraordinary evolution of dramatic literatu...

The first sightings of newly discovered work from Saul Leiter’s abundant archive of colour slides Now widely acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest photographers, Saul Leiter (1923–2013) remained relatively unsung until he was ...

A richly illustrated sourcebook of two-dimensional pattern and three dimensional ornamentation, presenting more than 1,000 historic and contemporary examples from around the world The wealth of surface pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation i...

A richly illustrated sourcebook of two-dimensional pattern and three dimensional ornamentation, presenting more than 1,000 historic and contemporary examples from around the world The wealth of surface pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation i...

Immerse yourself in the wit and wisdom of Coco and Karl: two elegant collections of the legendary designers’ maxims on style, creativity and life. Chic, sharp and always on point, Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld continue to captivate young ge...

A global overview of how contemporary artists incorporate text and the written word into work that speaks to some of the most pressing issues of the 21st century Digital communication has seen the word as text permeate life in ways that the poets ...

A fully illustrated authoritative and comprehensive step-by-step manual for jewellery making techniques, materials and design The focus is on detailed explanation – with clear step-by-step photography used extensively – displaying expe...

An essential reference for anyone working with ceramics, from weekend crafters and students to practising ceramicists seeking a one-stop reference on techniques and processes, this workshop reference covers both traditional and contemporary practices...

An elegant collection of Christian Dior’s maxims on style, women and inspiration, presented in a fashionable gift format Credited with creating some of the most luxurious and spectacular haute couture pieces of all time, Christian Dior becam...

An elegant collection of legendary designer Coco Chanel’s maxims on style, women and life French couturière Coco Chanel has achieved legendary status across the world and continues to captivate young generations of fashion fans who ea...

Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary maxims in a fashionable gift format Karl Lagerfeld is a modern master of couture. He is also famously outspoken: his wise, surprising statements pop up like offbeat news flashes. This compact collection of quotatio...

A stylish collection of legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent’s maxims on fashion, craft, women and inspiration, presented in an attractive gift format. Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1962, shortly after the young c...