An exploration of one of England's great ancient monuments: the 360-foot-long chalk White Horse at Uffington.

A celebration of Egyptologists’ intimate diaries and journals, brilliantly capturing the excitement of the golden age of Egyptology.

A worldwide survey on the idea of utopia, from classical mythology to contemporary science fiction.

The story of one of the most colourful dynasties in history, from Caesar’s rise to power in the first century BC to Nero’s death in AD 68.

A revised edition of this popular history of design, updated to reflect innovations since the book's first publication in 2016. Design: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key developments, movements and practitioners of design around the world, from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day. Organized chronologically, it locates design within its technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic and theoretical contexts.

From the high-minded moralists of the 19th century...

The first monograph on Mok Wei Wei, Singapore’s most inventive, thoughtful and respected architect.

Why do we live the way we do? We spend our lives indoors--at home or at work, in stores and train stations, museums and restaurants--but how often do we stop to consider the ideas behind and the forms of the spaces around us? The Story of the Interior does just this, tracing how interiors have evolved and revealing how they influence the way we live, work, learn, and play.Educator and design writer Graeme Brooker delves into the history of the room and the cultural, social, and technological ...