‘A highly entertaining romp through what the world might have looked like, had fate chosen a different path.’ – Guardian Discover more than 300 extraordinary unbuilt architecture projects that never made it off the drawing board Organized geographically across nearly 400 pages, this monumental homage to architectural ambition includes proposed projects of all types – from skyscrapers, museums, churches, and bridges to theme parks, casinos, opera houses, and even a floating theater boa...

Richly illustrated throughout, this book provides a fascinating history of the development of bookbindings from Roman times to the present day.

The first comprehensive monograph focusing on the built work of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), one of the most innovative and creative architecture practices working today For over two decades, the pioneering, multidisciplinary Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has created a wide range of architectures that stand out for their daring qualities, spectacular shapes, and imaginative solutions. BIG Atlas offers an ambitious and all-encompassing survey of more than fifty completed projects from ar...

Tap into the growing trend for injecting colour into one’s living space with this elegant, inspiring selection of contemporary interiors in every shade and hue Now available in a sleek compact format, this inspirational visual journey along the colour spectrum features 200 interiors from 130 designers in a vibrant variety of hues, from the purest white to the deepest black, from the hottest pinks, oranges, and reds to the coolest greens and tranquil blues. Organized by colour, Living in Co...

An exploration and insightful analysis of sisters in literature and their depiction in three centuries of the novel.

The bestselling survey of the world’s finest garden-makers, planters, and horticulturists, now available in a tactile mini format for on-the-go inspiration Revealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, The Garden Book presents 500 iconic garden-makers in A-to-Z order, creating fascinating juxtapositions among their signature works. From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson’s heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, de...

Hailing from academic training in fine and performing arts, Honor Frost learned to dive in the 1950s and within a decade began earning a reputation as a pioneering maritime archaeologist. She held unparalleled expertise in the study of ancient anchors, harbours, and shipwrecks in the eastern Mediterranean, where she helped to develop new archaeological applications for technologies like aerial photography and photogrammetry, which today are standard field practices. Over a career spanning fiv...