'The ultimate Camp statement: it's good because it's awful.'

These two classic essays were the first works of criticism to break down the boundaries between 'high' and 'low' culture, and made Susan Sontag a literary sensation.

Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Bal...

The 50th Anniversary edition of the ground-breaking, worldwide bestselling feminist tract. ‘The Female Eunuch retains that power of transformation; it asserts the possibility of creativity within female experience’ Guardian

A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups.

‘Du Sautoy’s discussion of computer creativity is fascinating’ Observer CAN MACHINES BE CREATIVE?

Twelve early pieces never before collected that offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of Joan Didion.

A myth-busting explanation of inflation, the desperate gullibility of central bankers and finance ministers—and our abject failure to learn from history

A rich, wide-ranging history of ignorance in all its forms, from antiquity to the present day

The ultimate escapist collection of environmentally sustainable houses, cabins, and retreats, this book circles the globe to find the best eco-architecture in the most stunning and remote locations.