An architectural journey through the cityscapes and buildings of Andrew Bromberg’s career to date, exploring the influences of nature and social and urban development on his projects and ideas about architecture.

The first full, interpretive synthesis for a generation on the rise of the Mediterranean world from its very beginnings up to the threshold of Classical times - winner of the Wolfson History Prize. The Mediterranean has been for millennia one of the global cockpits of human endeavour. World-class interpretations exist of its Classical and subsequent history, but there has been remarkably little holistic exploration of how its societies, culture and economies first came into being, despite the...

Start with grunge, hip-hop, and rave culture, the high-tech warfare of Operation Desert Storm, the creeping paranoia of Twin Peaks and The X-Files, and the rise and reign of the supermodel. Join the sweaty throngs at Berlin's dance clubs, and the outpouring of grief following the losses of Biggie and Tupac. Skip forward from the camcorder to reality TV, from riot grrrls to the Spice Girls, and from flannel shirts to black trenchcoats. Witness the slow awareness of climate change growing along...

Anime is a vast and vibrant universe. From soot sprites to super robots, Dragon Balls to the Dragon Slayer, it's drenched in Japanese culture and overflowing with must-see megahits. For newcomers, it can be overwhelming. This book is here to help.Trust this expertly curated guide to reveal the depth, scope, and brilliance of Japan's greatest export. Across over one hundred titles and a thousand stills, you'll chart the course of the medium's most influential directors, unpacking the key genre...

A new interdisciplinary perspective on architecture and geometry--from Athenian Ruins to the Chrysler building

Opens readers' eyes to the wonders of Indian painting, and shows them new ways of seeing art.

A landmark publication that presents a world panorama of raw earth structures from ancient times to the present day.