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See the world through Henri Matisse’s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.

Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?

In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, you can see what they saw and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Henri Matisse, meet the famous French painter and printmaker and learn about his inspiring life and art.

A singular look inside the mind of artist Henri Matisse:

• Follow the life of Henri Matisse and learn about his evolution as an artist, with photographic timelines, informative art reference, and interactive art ideas to try at home yourself
• Features full-colour illustrations that bring the artist’s experiences and creations to life
• A brilliant gift for kids aged 7-9 and budding artists who want to learn something new

Don’t miss the rest of the What the Artist Saw series!

Follow the artists’ stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art with what you learn. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep – perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.

Discover the inspiring story of legendary animator and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki. Born in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, young Hayao moved home many times with his family and grew up surrounded by the sights and sounds of a country at war. He loved nothing more than drawing, especially planes, ships and characters from his favourite manga stories. As he got older, he dreamed of creating his own films, and that dream eventually led him to help create Studio Ghibli. Today, Miyazaki is known around the world for magical films like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. This book shows how his imagination, love of nature and belief in kindness shaped his animations, leading him to become one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Young fans will be fascinated to discover the real life story of their favourite film maker. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Discover the inspiring story of Annie Leibovitz, the iconic photographer who defined pop culture for a generation. Born in Connecticut, USA, little Annie loved art from an early age and was encouraged by her mother to pursue art. She went to art college to become a painter, but after trying out photography, she couldn’t put her camera down. In her twenties she became the Rolling Stone magazine’s chief photographer which kickstarted a decades-long career, during which she has captured some of the most iconic images ever. Annie was also the first woman to have a feature exhibition at the US National Portrait Gallery, and the Library of Congress has declared her to be a Living Legend. Her dramatic, playful and quirky photography has redefined what it means to be an artist. This powerful book features beautiful illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Annie's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

ANISSA HELOU IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026

“As ever with a book by Anissa Helou, you want to be at her side on the road, while shopping, in the kitchen and at table, to delight in an erudite, peerless, delightful, culinary tradition. A joy” – Jeremy Lee

"A masterwork from a queen of Middle Eastern cookery. Dip into brilliant dips and salads, learn to love to stuff a vegetable, master spicy fish. Make sure to leave room for puddings. So much you'll want to cook." – Allan Jenkins

An evocative journey through Lebanon, this tome has over 160 sumptuous recipes, and is the only book you will ever need on the country’s cuisine. Alongside Anissa’s accompanying stories, memories and cultural insights, you’ll find techniques and staple ingredients to make delicious recipes including…

MEZZE: Savoury Hand Pies, Sumac Aubergine Spread and Falafel
SOUPS & STEWS: Lemony Swiss Chard Soup and Spinach, Fresh Coriander and Lamb Stew
GRAINS & LEGUMES: Winter Tabbüleh and Cannellini Beans, Bulgur Wheat and Greens
VEGETABLE DISHES & SALADS: Fava beans and Swiss Chard with Coriander and Stuffed Aubergine Fatteh
FISH & POULTRY: Fish in Tahini Sauce and Roast Chicken with Rice and Nuts
MEAT DISHES: Shawarma and Lamb in Yoghurt Sauce
SWEETS: K’nafeh, Baklawa and Date Pastries

From colourful small plates and ivory dips to luscious stuffed vegetables as well as more elaborate preparations for impressing, this is a comprehensive collection of recipes which make up Lebanon’s rich tradition of cooking, suitable for any occasion.

Renowned chef, teacher and author Anissa Helou is an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected authority on the subject, having been a pioneering advocate for Middle Eastern food in the west. Her previous award-winning book Feast published to great acclaim, and was chosen by the New Yorker as one of the 10 best cookbooks of the century so far.

Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy.

Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression.

Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami.

Author Vikki Tobak reveals – in great detail – the work of pioneering jewelers such as Tito Caicedo of Manny’s, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as newer artisans such as Avianne & Co., Ben Baller/IF & Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and many more.

Ice Cold is a treasure trove of dazzling, inspirational style, featuring the work of leading photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, Timothy White, Gillian Laub, David LaChapelle, Danny Clinch, Chris Buck, Mike Miller, Phil Knott, Raven B. Varona, Al Pereira, Albert Watson and many more.

A foreword by hip-hop superstar Slick Rick and essays by A$AP Ferg, LL COOL J, Kevin “Coach K’ Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas of Quality Control Music take us on personal journeys into their jewelry universe.

Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.

In eastern France, close to the German and Swiss borders, lies the historic city of Mulhouse. During the early 19th century, it became one of the leading centres of textile manufacture in the country. Today it is home to the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes, a museum dedicated entirely to the history of fabric printing from the 17th century right up to the present day.Few are the serious fashion designers who have not come to visit this astonishing temple to textiles. This book, however, gives you the key to those vaults, presenting perfectly captured images of its collections that span four different continents – recounting a fascinating artistic and technological adventure across the world, from its origins in India to the most contemporary creations.You’ll discover luxuriantly illustrated chapters that bring to glorious life a chronological and thematic overview of the Musée’s unprecedented retrospective of the art of printed fabrics. And that journey begins in India, exploring the origins of the designs that made these prints famous and how they travelled to the factories of Europe. You’ll also find stories and images detailing artistic innovations such as toile de Jouy and the development of new colour ranges. The reader can also look back at the incredible inventiveness of manufacturers and their designers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Explore eye-catching cashmere motifs and the intense passion for nature and flowers that emerged under the Second Empire, before the artistic avant-gardes and modernity profoundly evolved the artistic creation of textile prints.With hundreds of pieces reproduced here to the highest standard, you will journey through the extraordinary tapestry of motifs and colours that make this book such a peerless source of inspiration for textile enthusiasts of all kinds.

A richly crafted tribute to the avant-garde artist and designer Sonia Delaunay, whose boundary-breaking approach is echoed in the volume’s interdisciplinarity and its inspired designWinner of the 2025 Dedalus Foundation Exhibition Catalogue AwardNamed one of AIGA's 50 Covers for 2024 Described as “the most significant contribution to Sonia Delaunay studies in a decade,” this catalogue sets a new standard for the study of this pioneering avant-garde artist, designer, and entrepreneur (1885–1979). Eschewing traditional chronological structures to better showcase groundbreaking research unifying the artist’s timeless oeuvre across mediums, this publication demonstrates Delaunay’s innate versatility and willingness to create without material limitation using her unique language of light and color. Textiles, fashion, interiors, book art, and more are highlighted across 26 chapters by leading international scholars to give new insight into Delaunay’s strategies of self-promotion, entrepreneurial endeavors, legacy-building efforts, and vast network of collaborators. These in-depth analyses, including previously underinvestigated material such as film, mosaics, tapestries, and interior design, offer a comprehensive perspective on Delaunay’s lifelong effort to unite art with life by harnessing the energy of technological advancement and the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship. Finally, an appendix provides a unique personal note—an epilogue by Patrick Raynaud, the last living member of Delaunay’s atelier—is a touching firsthand account of the artist’s working practices toward the end of her life. The design, by award-winning book creator Irma Boom, embraces Sonia Delaunay’s own approach to layout and typography, rendering a book that unites past and present to become a work of art in its own right. Distributed for the Bard Graduate Center Exhibition Schedule: Bard Graduate Center, New York(February 23–July 7, 2024)

Step inside the most inspiring Scandinavian gardens and celebrate their joyful, diverse, and creative approach to garden design.

Scandinavian Gardens brings together 26 remarkable gardens—both grand and intimate, historic and contemporary—from Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.

Personally selected from the pages of cutting edge Swedish garden magazine Trädgårdsliv, these gardens are united by thoughtful design and a deep connection to place.

Inside, you’ll explore:

• Beautifully photographed private gardens, palace grounds, allotments, rooftop gardens, and country estates.
• Gardens by acclaimed designers as well as devoted amateur gardeners.
• A rich mix of traditional and modern Scandinavian garden styles.
• Feature essays on key themes in Nordic garden history and culture, including Carl Linnaeus and the Scandinavian allotment movement.
• Insights into how traditions, climate, and landscape influence planting and design choices.

Written and photographed by Trädgårdsliv founder, Klas Kihlberg, this book offers both visual pleasure and practical inspiration.

Whether you garden in a city, the countryside, or simply dream from afar, Scandinavian Gardens invites you to gather ideas, moods, and approaches to create a garden that works beautifully for you.

Joysticks to Haptics is the ultimate compendium of gaming controllers and retro peripherals from the world of gaming.

The definitive collection for autumnal treats - from iced loaf cakes and moist muffins to gooey chocolate brownies and beyond, whether it's sugar-crusted, spiced or outrageously sticky, everything in this book is simply irresistible and utterly scrumptious.

Autumn is a season of the year beloved by so many; it's the time of warm colors, crisp leaves, chunky knitwear and spiced hot drinks - and it's also when many of us grab our bowls and cooking implements and get cooking!

Throughout this book, you'll find a vast selection of bakes and sweet treats - everything you might want to indulge in as the season turns and autumn leaves start to fall. From simple puddings to more elaborate and indulgent bakes, The Sugar and Spice Cookbook will be the go-to baking bible for cinnamon bun fans, pumpkin spice perfectionists, chocoholics and cake lovers.

A beautifully designed gift for everyone from first-time bakers to experienced cakemakers.

A massive, gorgeously produced celebration of classic French bistro food and drink by one of the most influential French writers of modern time.

The bistro. The counter, the conviviality, the house classics to eat at any hour. A true French institution. In Bistro, Paris's most famous bistrotier, Stéphane Reynaud, shares 250 recipes to enjoy and 100 wines to accompany them. Be transported from the counter to the fishmonger's bench, to the butcher, to the dessert window.

Recipe chapters include:
- The counter: croissants, tarte aux oignons, sardines escabéche
- The fishmonger's bench: creamed mussels, whelks with miso mayo
- Entrées: terrines, soups, endive and olive salad, salmon gravlax, scallops and bacon
- Dish of the day: Lyon sausage, pork and duck cassoulet, stuffed tomatoes, confit garlic potatoes
- Fresh from fishing: tuna with sweet potatoes, marinated sea bream, salmon confit
- The butcher's counter: lamb shank, bavette with shallots, crispy chicken breast
- Served at every hour: fried fish with fries, cheese soufflé, salad Niçoise
- The cheese cellar: from Caen-Rouen to Paris-Lille
- The dessert window: créme caramel, tarte tatin, baba rum

But that isn't all - discover everything you need to know about aperitifs, beer or coffee...Plus 100 wines from all across France, expertly paired with a range of dishes. All the recipes are written by Stephane Reynaud with generosity and authenticity to ensure pleasure at every table.

Create a colorful, unique home that invokes joy in every room with this playful guide filled with renter-friendly tips and more than 100 stunningly vibrant photographs from Maitri Mody of the viral Instagram account honeyidressedthepug.

Brilliantly bold colors and patterns, eclectic prints, inviting textures, and a nostalgia-infused vibe—these design elements lay at the heart of dopamine decorating.

More than just an interior design handbook, Dopamine Design (named after the feel-good neurotransmitter) inspires you to embrace colorful, daring, and lively elements to create a space—and a life—filled with things that invoke pleasure and joy, without breaking the bank.

Social media star designer Maitri Mody guides readers through the pillars of dopamine living in five chapters:

• Learning: Making, Mending & Finding Your Flow
• Pleasure: The Thrill of the Hunt and the Joy of Vintage
• Mood: Color That Hits Different
• Movement: Playing With Lighting, Textures, and Patterns
• Motivation: Finding Your Drive Through Design

Studded with 100 smile-inducing photographs, eight home tours from popular designers, and actionable, step-by-step tips and renter-friendly advice, Dopamine Design is the only guide you need for crafting your own unique happy place.

A special, fiftieth-anniversary edition of David Hockney’s witty, candid and revealing account of his life and work. David Hockney by David Hockney was first published in 1976 and grew out of twenty-five hours of recorded conversation with the artist. A carefully crafted, collaborative memoir, this special full-colour edition marks the fiftieth anniversary of the book’s first publication. Hockney recounts his early years in Bradford, where he was born, grew up and first went to art school; his years at the Royal College of Art in London, during which he had his breakthrough; his sojourn in California, which inspired some of his best-known paintings, drawings and prints; and his subsequent phase in Paris, where an exhibition at the Louvre established him as a ‘continental master’. The book’s fascination lies not only in the fact that the text is entirely Hockney’s own – so that his life-story is given full clarity – but also that it reproduces his paintings, graphic work and drawings. The story, presented more or less chronologically, is informative and humorous, full of descriptions of his work, anecdotes about himself, other artists and friends, his thoughts about art and his ambiguous relationship with other styles. Above all, it is the story of an artist who is ceaselessly striving to improve his craft and to portray the world around him imaginatively.

Beelden kom je op overal tegen: op straat, in een museum of aan de zee. Vroeger maakten beeldhouwers beelden vooral van steen, metaal of klei. Maar tegenwoordig ook van ijs, zand, plastic en afval!

Hendrick ter Brugghen’s work forms a key chapter in the history of 17th-century Dutch art. A significant follower of Caravaggio, Ter Brugghen was also important in the development of both Rembrandt and Vermeer. Yet until now there has been no accessible survey of his work. This important book provides a comprehensive overview of the artist’s life and work while also offering new interpretations and insights, incorporating current art-historical research. Seaman explores Hendrick ter Brugghen's few known works from before 1620, his embrace – and transformation – of Caravaggio’s intense naturalism before 1625, and his subsequent move towards a more visually pleasing style. The book also outlines the artist’s impact on the work of Rembrandt and Vermeer and the reception of his work in later centuries.

A journey through the mosque’s history and representation around the world, its role in society and its forms - ancient to contemporary - through the eyes of a young female Syrian architect. The mosque lies at the heart of any Islamic city – a place for group prayer, serenity and spiritual connection. Its exterior serves as a symbol of faith, a landmark and a point of gathering. Since the first mosque was built by the Prophet Mohammad in Medina in 622, mosques have been spaces where worship and social life flourish side by side. In this book, Marwa Al-Sabouni – architect, Muslim, Syrian, woman – interweaves her personal experiences and reflections to bring the reader inside the mosque to understand its spiritual meaning, social significance and enduring cultural value. Though some 3.6 million mosques exist around the world, varying enormously in shape, size and design, we are reminded that thoughtfully designed mosques – like any communal space – can still feel intimate and personal. With the ability to foster community and connection, they take on particular significance in times of division and fragmentation – a fact felt keenly by Al-Sabouni, whose home country witnessed decades of war before entering a new period of hope, however fragile.

A must-have for punk rockers, art historians, and all music and art lovers in between. The definitive collection of Raymond Pettibon’s album covers, uniting art and music in one powerful visual history. Featuring work for Black Flag, Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Lana Del Rey, and many others, this volume traces the artist’s bold influence on alternative culture from the late 1970s to today. Throughout his decades-long career, Raymond Pettibon has remained deeply engaged with the world around him, whether through biting political satire of American geopolitics or poetic meditations on surfing and baseball. Pettibon’s aesthetic and political sensibilities originated in the punk scene that thrived in Southern California, the artist’s first home, in the late 1970s and 1980s—evidenced in his collaborations with bands such as the Minutemen, Sonic Youth, and Saccharine Trust. Among the most iconic works featured in this collection is Pettibon’s four-column logo design for Black Flag. His distinctive artwork appears on albums for a wide range of legendary musicians, including Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters, and Lana Del Rey, among many others. Nervous Breakdown spotlights the artist’s enduring impact on the music industry, presenting for the first time every record, CD, and cassette cover since 1978 that features his artwork. Published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Wilhelm-Hack-Museum in Ludwigshafen, Germany, this catalogue features more than two hundred works from the Stefan Thull Collection. With essays by Max Dax, Robert Eikmeyer, and Ulrich Loock, and a 1985 Artforum essay by Kim Gordon, the book includes a catalogue raisonné of Pettibon’s album artwork, an essential resource for fans, scholars, and collectors of contemporary art and music history alike.

An exploration and celebration of ikat around the world, brimful of vibrant fabrics, stunning costumes and inspiring detail. In this richly illustrated book, stylist and designer Catherine Legrand explores her enduring fascination with ikat, a distinctive type of fabric woven from resist-dyed thread. Rooted in centuries-old tradition, it remains strikingly contemporary in its visual power. From rare antique French ‘flammé’ textiles to the regions where ikat is still practised today, the book traces the places, processes and people that sustain this demanding technique. It highlights not only the cloth itself but also the expertise behind it: the weavers, dyers and collaborative networks of makers whose knowledge, patience and precision make each piece possible. Informed by the latest textile scholarship yet guided by the author’s own encounters and eye, this book is both homage and investigation – a clear-eyed celebration of ikat and of the human skill that keeps its thread unbroken.

A graphic novel that tells the story of graffiti, from the subways and back alleys of 1960s and 1970s New York to the global sensation of today. Join photographer Izzy Fame on a vibrant journey through the history of writing on walls as she curates an exhibition on the rise of graffiti. Bomb It! follows the transformation of the movement, from a rebellious few tagging their names around New York to the emergence of bold, colourful throw-ups and wild-style pieces; hip-hop, breakdancing and street art; and the explosion of the small subculture into a world-wide phenomenon. Izzy traces the true story of graffiti’s origins and progression and encounters key figures along the way, including Taki 183, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Chaz Bojórquez, Futura 2000, Blek le Rat, Miss. Tic, Banksy, Robbo, Margaret Kilgallen, Barry McGee, OSGEMEOS, Shepard Fairey, Invader and many more. Feuds spark, relationships grow and fracture, legendary crews form and all limits go up in smoke as graffiti culture spreads across the world. Artists evade law, censorship and the third rail; risk their lives to leave their mark; and make their way into museums and art galleries – with and without invitation.

The creative brilliance of Chanel – from Coco Chanel herself to Karl Lagerfeld – as seen by the greatest photographers of their times. Gabrielle Chanel was one of the most influential fashion designers of the twentieth century. She was years ahead of her time and her clothes and accessories have remained eternally chic, creating a look for her era and beyond. Chanel’s influence is demonstrated here by celebrating the key elements that defined her style, through inspired pairings of classic and contemporary photographs. Featuring images from Chanel’s own time with more recent contemporary creations by the visionary Karl Lagerfeld, the resonance between archive and contemporary photographs becomes sharp, vibrant and telling. The vocabulary of Chanel’s style – the little black dress, baroque inspirations, androgynous chic – is revealed and interpreted by comparing original forms from the 1920s with the full range of their later expressions through every fashion era up to today. Images by the modern greats of fashion photography display the triumphs of one of the world’s most visible and distinctive brands: Edward Steichen, Horst P. Horst, Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Karl Lagerfeld, Peter Lindbergh and Mario Testino are among the galaxy of ultra-gifted photographers whose work appears in this volume.

Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book Award 2020
Shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Award 2020
Shortlisted for the James Beard Award 2020

'Cookbook of the year' Allan Jenkins, OFM

'No one explains the intricacies of Sichuan food like Fuchsia Dunlop. This book remains my bible for the subject' Jay Rayner

A fully revised and updated edition of Fuchsia Dunlop’s landmark book on Sichuan cookery.

Almost twenty years after the publication of Sichuan Cookery, voted by the OFM as one of the greatest cookbooks of all time, Fuchsia Dunlop revisits the region where her own culinary journey began, adding more than 50 new recipes to the original repertoire and accompanying them with her incomparable knowledge of the dazzling tastes, textures and sensations of Sichuanese cookery.

At home, guided by Fuchsia’s clear instructions, and using just a few key Sichuanese storecupboard ingredients, you will be able to recreate Sichuanese classics such as Mapo tofu, Twice-cooked pork and Gong Bao chicken, or try your hand at a traditional spread of cold dishes comprising Bang bang chicken, Numbing-and-hot dried beef, Spiced cucumber salad and Green beans in ginger sauce.

With spellbinding writing on the culinary and cultural history of Sichuan and accompanied by gorgeous travel and food photography, The Food of Sichuan is a captivating insight into one of the world’s greatest cuisines.

'This book offers an unmissable opportunity to utilise the wok and cleaver, brave the fiery Mapo tofu and expand your technique with pot-stickers and steamed buns' Yotam Ottolenghi

Explore how animals shaped the Surrealist imagination through the eyes of celebrated zoologist and Surrealist artist Desmond Morris in this fascinating exploration of the natural world, his final book. Join renowned zoologist and Surrealist artist Desmond Morris on an uncanny expedition though the animal kingdom as he explores the many ways that animals prowl, fly and slither through Surrealist art. From Leonora Carrington’s hyenas to Salvador Dalí’s chimeras, Leonor Fini’s cats to Félix Labisse’s molluscs, non-human beings became enduring points of fascination for many Surrealist artists; recurring motifs through which they explored new ideas about psychology, transformation and the marvellous. Taking each creature in turn, Morris unpacks how the natural world shaped Surrealist imagination, combining the trained eye of a scientist with his unique insider’s perspective to provide extraordinary insight into the symbolism behind some of modern art’s wildest works. More than just a bestiary of the bizarre, The Surrealist Menagerie is a lively and witty celebration of one of the 20th century’s most revolutionary movements – a must-read for lovers of Surrealism, zoology and natural history.

From punk provocateur to celebrity couturier, Vivienne Westwood was one of the most influential artists of recent times. A true original who used clothes to express her ethos, often fusing anti-establishment values with high-end, corseted visuals. As an emerging designer in the seventies, Westwood, together with her then-partner Malcolm McLaren, was a key architect of the anarchic aesthetic known as punk, worn most notably by McLaren's band the Sex Pistols. Safety pins, ripped clothes, visible seams and bondage trousers were made to shock, but also to instigate change; a theme that permeated Westwood's work. From punk, Westwood looked to art and history, drawing inspiration for her Pirate collection and New Romantic outfits of the eighties, before closing out the decade with parodies of the upper classes in her now iconic bustle skirts and 'mini-crini' crinolines. In 1992, she received an OBE for her services to fashion design, topping it up in 2006 with a Damehood. Revered by royalty and rock stars alike, her eponymous label - now overseen by creative director Andreas Kronthaler, Westwood's husband since 1992 - still resonates with celebrity clients worldwide. Fully illustrated throughout, Vivienne Westwood: Provocateur chronicles the celebrated fashion designer's style, life and legacy.

How are contemporary artists responding to the climate crisis? Filipa Ramos takes an original approach to the subject by addressing two parallel strands. She looks firstly at pioneering approaches to ecology by key contemporary artists from different generations and cultural backgrounds working in different art media; and she considers the balance between ecology as theme and ecology as practice, underscoring the imperative for both artists and art institutions to adopt responsible environmental positions in their practice.

This topical and important book discusses the work of artists who have returned to the land; reviews how questions of shared rights and environmental justice are represented in contemporary artistic practice; highlights the renewed importance of performance and time-based media in ecologically themed art; and looks at artists’ and art institutions’ complex relationship to environmental action.

Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri, in collaboration with artist Rosemary Clunie, offers journeys into the human spirit for our times. Is everyone an artist? Does the condition of the artist apply in some way to all of us? 'There comes a time in the life of every artist when they must decide whether they are happy in jail. They must decide whether to attain freedom and risk the life out there.' The True Artist Breaks Out of Jail combines the fiction, essays and poetry of Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri with artworks made in collaboration with painter Rosemary Clunie. Extending the possibilities of text and image, Okri and Clunie envision a bold and fresh journey through a world in urgent need of imaginative renewal. As personal freedoms and political rights become increasingly restricted, they call on us to push past imposed limitations – both as creatives and as individuals. Featuring thirty-two paintings, The True Artist Breaks Out of Jail speaks to the creative in all of us, highlighting the importance of art within our lives and encouraging a mindset of originality and freedom. Its narratives and images are a raw response to our times, with subjects ranging from war and climate change to authenticity and truth, to the wounds and wonders of the psyche. What emerges is a powerful collection that explores the nature of art, imagination and the human spirit.

'Lucio Fontana. Sculpture' will be accompanied by a new, fully illustrated catalogue from Hauser & Wirth Publishers, laid out by the designer Leonardo Sonnoli and edited by leading Fontana scholar and scientific advisor to the Fondazione Lucio Fontana, Luca Massimo Barbero. The book, realized in collaboration with the Fondazione, will be the first comprehensive monograph in English dedicated to Fontana's sculptural works and includes a foreword by Paolo Laurini and essays by art historians Cristina Beltrami and Maria Villa, as well as an essay by the curator.

The pioneer of performance art and her class With the first appointment of the outstanding performance artist Marina Abramovicto the Pina Bausch Professorship at the Folkwang University of the Arts, the focus in the 2022–23 academic year was placed on transdisciplinarity, artistic daring and social awareness. The project supervised by Abramovic, entitled “Free Interdisciplinary Performance Lab (FIPL),” was realized in a class of around twenty students from the fields of music (classical and jazz, instrumental, vocal and composition), dance, design, photography, (physical) theater and directing. The students developed individual or collective concepts for performances and learned how to create a long-term performative work form in an experience- based process. Through a workshop entitled “Cleaning the House”, they developed a sense of the presence required in performances, including the exploration of their individual physical and mental boundaries, according to a method proposed by Abramovic.

Kerry James Marshall: The Histories is the most extensive publication on the artist to date, celebrating half a century of his work. It reveals the complex ways in which he has transformed histories of Western painting, centering Black bodies in ambitious compositions set in barber shops, public housing projects, parks, and beauty salons. It charts his use of portraiture to memorialise individuals such as Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman, and Olaudah Equiano. A new series, illustrated here for the first time, looks at under-acknowledged aspects of the history of Africa. With lavish illustrations of all the works in the accompanying exhibition, it also includes chapters on Marshall’s Rythm Mastr project and his various public commissions including his stained glass windows for the cathedral in Washington D.C.. A survey by Mark Godfrey is accompanied by shorter essays by Aria Dean, Darby English, Madeleine Grynsztejn, Cathérine Hug, Nikita Sena Quarshie, Rebecca Zorach, and an interview between Kerry James Marshall and Benjamin H.D. Buchloh.

The fantastical universe of Swiss painter Nicolas Party’s immersive murals comes to life in this richly illustrated monograph. The first instalment of the new Contemporary Masters series — a set of monographs spotlighting some of the most influential artists of recent years — focuses on the mural work of celebrated Swiss painter Nicolas Party. His oeuvre ranges from the intimate to the gigantic, spanning from paintings, sculptures, and pietra dura, to the installations and public murals that are this monograph’s focus. Often commissioned in the context of institutional exhibitions, Party’s mural works are usually removed when the associated show comes to a close. The extensive documentation featured in the book offers a way of revisiting and experience these ephemeral works anew, with newly written texts by the artist about each mural providing intimate access to the thinking that goes into his brightly hued, uncanny universe of fantastical landscapes, characters, and motifs.

Featuring more than 450 awe-inspiring images curated by Stephen Ellcock, Ark is a celebration of the living wonders of this planet. Stephen Ellcock – renowned curator and author of The Cosmic Dance, Underworlds and Elements – brings together an amazing selection of images from a broad range of cultures and eras, depicting living wonders from all five kingdoms of nature. This visual treasury also features a foreword by Robert Macfarlane, an essay on the stories of the ark by acclaimed author Sarah Perry, and three inspiring essays on the natural world by tree scientist Harriet Rix, marine biologist Helen Scales and birder Stephen Moss. Each writer guides readers through some of the intricate, life-sustaining relationships that populate nature’s elemental realms of earth, water and air, and outlines some of the threats that climate change and human actions pose. Symbols throughout pinpoint which of the species pictured are critically endangered or vulnerable. Ark is a celebration of the myriad lifeforms inhabiting our planet and a powerful environmental call to arms.

Signac’s breathtaking artistry comes fully alive in this luxurious exhibition catalog that explores the artist’s influence on Neo-Impressionism—as a painter of light, visionary theorist, and steadfast advocate.

This richly informed publication offers a comprehensive view of Paul Signac’s artistic legacy and his decisive impact on the development of Neo-Impressionism. Through more than 70 works from over 30 collections, the book traces Signac’s evolution from a young painter inspired by Seurat to a pioneering figure who helped define one of modern painting’s most radical approaches.

It situates Signac within a dynamic network of artists whose shared ideals and innovations shaped the Neo-Impressionist style. Works by Seurat, Cross, Luce, van Rysselberghe, and others— many once held in Signac’s own collection—highlight the spirit of collaboration that sustained the group. Essays by leading scholars examine not only Signac’s artistic innovation but also his roles as theoretician, mentor(?), organizer, and political thinker, offering fresh insights into the movement’s aesthetic and social ambitions.

Drawing from previously unpublished archival material, including Signac’s correspondence and diaries, the book offers a rare glimpse into the personal and professional ties that defined the “Néos.” It also revisits key moments—such as the annual Salon des Indépendants—that helped establish Neo-Impressionism’s avant-garde position. With crisp reproductions and a generous layout, this catalog is both a visual celebration and a thoughtful reappraisal. It affirms Signac’s enduring significance—not just as a painter of shimmering light and color, but as a force who helped reshape the trajectory of modern art.

Frida the woman. Frida the artist. Frida the icon. Fragile and indomitable, she made herself a work of art, celebrating the beauty of imperfection. Hers was an existence made of passion, revolution, brightly coloured clothes, and paintings that mirrored her dances with death and love for life. A life like hers requires splendid images and intense text chronicling its many adventures. From her childhood to the accident, from her discovery of painting and the ties with extraordinary characters such as André Breton, Tina Modotti, Lev Trotsky, to her legendary marriage to Diego Rivera and her enchantment with the Casa Azul. This stunning book is a homage to the human being who became a symbol of emancipation and freedom. A hymn to diversity and joie de vivre, dedicated to all women of the world.

This publication presents photographs shot during the making of Rebel Dabble Babble, a collaboration between Paul McCarthy and his son Damon McCarthy. Rebel Dabble Babble is an installation and video projection work inspired by both Nicholas Ray’s 1955 classic Hollywood film Rebel without a Cause and the rumors attending the off-set relationships between its director and his stars James Dean, Nathalie Wood and Sal Mineo. This densely layered opus expands beyond its references to the 1955 movie to offer a meditation on the archetypes and Oedipal tensions that define family dynamics. In the film, McCarthy and his actors (including Hollywood star James Franco) play hybrids both of Ray’s cinematic characters and the actors who played them. With this mind-bending series of doubles, binaries and inversions, Rebel Dabble Babble presents perversions of interchangeable roles and fetish relationships.

This delightful and engaging introduction to the history of art for children features intricate illustrations with hidden details.

Children love to pore over detailed illustrations, especially when they contain hidden elements for them to find. This endlessly entertaining book opens up entire historic periods to young readers in double page spreads that are teeming with life and meticulously drawn to teach them about artistic traditions.

• Each spread represents a moment in history, capturing how art was integrated into daily life and illustrating contemporary styles, tools, and mediums.
• Children will learn about cave paintings and what humans used for light and why they painted so many animals and hunting scenes.
• They’ll find themselves in Ancient Greece, where deities watch over a busy marketplace in front of the Parthenon.
• A cross-section of a medieval monastery, Leonardo’s workshop, and a collection of 19th century artists painting in nature are just a few more of the examples, which take readers through to the present day.

Featuring additional information including facts and anecdotes that enhance the experience of learning, a book to turn to again and again, Where’s the Artist? provides an ingenious and beautifully executed tutorial on art history that will captivate children of any age.

This immersive publication explores the artistic journey of one of today’s most prominent conceptual artists, with a specific focus on his groundbreaking series, “Children's Games.”

Whether he’s moving a sand dune in Peru or pushing an enormous ice block through the streets of Mexico City, Francis Alÿs is constantly seeking to decipher complex social, political, and cultural issues in ways that are simultaneously affecting, imaginative and provocative. Highlighting rarely seen source material, this richly illustrated book delves into the impulses behind Alÿs’s influential works.
Celebrating the breadth and importance of the artist’s work, a series of essays by leading scholars and writers look at his studio practice and influences across art, history and literature, revealing new perspectives on his prolific career and ongoing preoccupations.
It also examines the most recent iteration of his critically acclaimed series Children’s Games, in which he documents children’s games from various cultures around the world. From whimsical explorations of everyday life to his engagement with cross-cultural contexts from Latin America to North Africa and the Middle East, Alÿs’s work serves as a platform for navigating the world, inviting viewers to engage with the poetic and transformative potential of artistic expression.

Winner of the 2018 Dedalus Foundation Exhibition Catalogue Award

This book explores how Georgia O’Keeffe lived her life steeped in modernism, bringing the same style she developed in her art to her dress, her homes, and her lifestyle. Richly illustrated with images of her art and views of the two homes she designed and furnished in New Mexico, the book also includes never before published photographs of O’Keeffe’s clothes. The author has attributed some of the most exquisite of these garments to O’Keeffe, a skilled seamstress who understood fabric and design, and who has become an icon in today’s fashion world as much for her personal style as for her art. As one of her friends stated, O’Keeffe "never allowed her life to be one thing and her painting another." This fresh and carefully researched study brings O’Keeffe’s style to life, illuminating how this beloved American artist purposefully proclaimed her modernity in the way she dressed and posed for photographers, from Alfred Stieglitz to Bruce Weber. This beautiful book accompanies the first museum exhibition to bring together photographs, clothes, and art to explore O’Keeffe’s unified modernist aesthetic.

This book accompanies the show at the Peabody-Essex Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style.

This volume, with more than 400 reproductions, will be the most comprehensive publication to date on Lucian Freud, covering a span of seventy years and including many works not previously reproduced. The result is a corpus of great works that reveal him to be the premier heir today of Rembrandt, Courbet, and Cézanne. The book includes not only Freud’s paintings but also his sketches, woodcuts, and powerful etchings. While the bulk of his paintings are female nudes, his cityscapes, plant studies, and interiors, executed in his distinctive muted palette and visible brushwork, are all included. Freud, who has lived in London ever since his family left Berlin in 1933 when he was ten, has achieved preeminence through his ruthless perception of the human form. His importance has long been recognized in England, but his present super-celebrity status dates from a retrospective at the Hirshhorn in Washington, D.C., in 1987. William Feaver, painter and for many years art critic for The Observer, provides a unique account of Freud’s preoccupations and achievement. Startling, moving, profoundly entertaining, the book lives up to Freud’s advice to students when getting them to paint self-portraits: “To try and make it the most revealing, telling, and believable object. Something really shameless, you know.”

The second volume in the Art of Travel series invites you to experience the cultural hotspots of France, with its best-loved artists as your tour guides. Imagine hurrying down the corridors of pre-revolutionary Versailles in the company of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the most sought-after portraitist of her day. Who will you meet as you drop in at her studio? The Duchess of Polignac, one of the great beauties of the Ancien Régime, or the ill-fated queen herself, Marie Antoinette? Or fast-forward to the 19th century, to the Provence of Cézanne and Van Gogh, before moving on to the French Riviera, where for six months Picasso made his home. With twelve chapters, each devoted to an artist or group of artists, and accompanying itineraries, you can immerse yourself in their world, wandering in and out of palaces, grand residences and artist's studios to admire their work in situ – all from the comfort of your armchair. A bespoke illustrated map with hand-drawn vignettes brings to vivid life episodes from the artists' often turbulent lives, as well as key landmarks and local colour. Set off on your own Grand Tour for the 21st century.

The long-awaited book from SingleThread, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant, farm, and inn leading a global conversation about seasonality, locality, and sustainability in fine dining.

At SingleThread, each meal tells the story of the day. Each menu, and every dish on it, is designed to reflect that specific moment in time and to showcase the ingredients grown on the SingleThread farm. But the approach taken by Kyle and Katina Connaughton (SingleThread’s chef and farmer co-founders) does not end with a simple commitment to seasonality and locality. Instead, it involves a nuanced, considered approach that balances this celebration of local ingredients with a holistic view of what constitutes good food systems—including the need to support artisans, preserve the expertise developed by generations of specialists, and develop climate-resilient approaches to farming and other forms of food production.

SingleThread offers a deep dive into what truly seasonal cooking looks like and into the mindful approach Kyle and Katina take to every aspect of their work, from their warm hospitality to the meticulous design philosophy behind the restaurant and inn. With stunning photography and intricate illustrations, the book offers a tour of the farm and restaurant while also delving into the team’s unique agricultural methods, the techniques and recipes used in the SingleThread kitchen, the way the farm and kitchen teams coordinate on a daily basis, their philosophy of hospitality, the importance of their relationships with other producers and artisans—and the unique love story that started with two teenagers at a punk show and grew into the partnership that made all of this possible in the first place.

A dynamic prehistory of photography tracing the medium through more than four centuries of Western art The prehistory of photography is often told as a story of science, of a magic arising from the camera obscura and advances in chemistry, but not as a history of art. In this exhilarating and erudite book, Andrew Moisey uses a practicing photographer’s perspective to show how a sense of “being there”—the immediacy, takenness, and embodiment inherent in a photograph—originates in the Western art of everyday life before photography. Moisey argues that photography’s spirit appears in art before its invention—and that its invention sets the standard of first-person subjectivity on which Impressionism and Modernism were raised. Spanning over four centuries from the Renaissance to today, the book shows how pictorial models of the present shift from “world pictures” to embodied, situated encounters before photography’s invention, giving paintings and prints a crucial role in photography’s ancestry for the first time. Moisey then reverses the book’s perspective to reveal how photographic artists in the twentieth century used graphic abstraction to resurrect the early modern “world picture” of life. Drawing on his experiences as both a scholar and a photographer, Moisey grounds his book in art history and his own first-hand experience.

Choosing jewelry is an art—and here, a leading expert sharpens the eye, illuminates the classics, and reveals the pieces that both surprise and endure.

This treasure-box of a book explores the idea of a jewelry wardrobe: a personal, evolving collection shaped not by rules or trends, but by taste, meaning, and daily life. A jewelry wardrobe is not about owning everything; it is about recognizing which pieces stand the test of time, and which feel unmistakably one’s own.

Celebrating jewels that have shaped style across generations—the shimmer of a Bulgari coin necklace, the assured charm of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra, the saturated glow of Jean Schlumberger’s paillonné enamel, or the quiet authority of a Cartier Tank watch—the book brings together touchstones of adornment that endure, delight, and express individuality.

Illustrated with more than 350 photographs of works by 80 jewelers, the book spans the Victorian era to the present day. Legendary houses such as Cartier and Tiffany appear alongside influential twentieth-century designers including Verdura, Harry Winston, Aldo Cipullo, and Elsa Peretti, as well as exceptional contemporary makers such as Hemmerle, Taffin, and Nicholas Varney.

Organized by accoutrement—from earrings and necklaces to bracelets and watches—and complemented by a curated list of icons and a concise glossary, this elegant and endlessly engaging book is a modern classic for anyone who loves jewelry—and wants to understand it a little more deeply.

This visually stunning investigation of natural and man-made materials will change the way you look at the world around you, while offering hope for the future of our planet.

What does it mean to live in a material world, and how do materials of the past and present hold the keys to our future? This book tackles these questions by focusing on various issues that human beings face and by discussing potential materials-related solutions. Through the lens of intriguing projects by designers, artists, makers, and scientists, it presents a colorful panoply of ideas, technologies, and creative efforts that focus on the earth's most basic elements, while also showing how these elements can be transformed into entirely new materials. It explores, for example, how ancient practices such as dyeing fabric and making glue may hold the secret to renewable and earth-friendly consumer products, as well as how recycling plastics can tackle food waste, and how a type of light metal being developed may one day make air travel less fuel-reliant. This book also investigates the potential of the digital experience, suggesting how this most ephemeral type of matter can be used to improve our world. Eye-catching and provocative, Why Materials Matter serves as both a stimulating catalog of possibilities and a timely manifesto on how to consume, manufacture, and design for a better future.

This dazzling book showcases the history of modern and contemporary art using one hundred of the most significant art works--one per year--of the past 100 years.

Starting with Marcel Duchamp's 1919 whimsical, brilliant L.H.O.O.Q., this compendium offers a year-by-year tour of iconic paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations, and performance pieces from all over the world. The works are carefully selected to showcase a diverse range of artists. Read from cover to cover, this volume offers an evocative summary of stylistic trends, historic events, and technological innovations that changed art over the past 100 years. Opening the book to any random page will illuminate a singular perspective and aesthetic delight. Each work is impeccably reproduced and presented in double-page spreads alongside informative and engaging texts. From Georgia O'Keeffe and Man Ray to Kara Walker and Ai Weiwei, this unique survey will both satisfy and surprise art lovers everywhere.

This luminous boxed set of woodblock prints celebrates the seductive power of the moon in the Edo period of Japanese art.

In Japanese printmaking, the moon appears as a quiet yet powerful presence, shaping atmosphere, marking time, and infusing scenes with emotion and narrative tension. These volumes bring together evocative nocturnal works by beloved artists such as Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, and Kawase Hasui, revealing how a single motif can generate remarkably varied moods—from stillness and contemplation to drama and unease—across different periods and artistic approaches.
Landscapes, city views, and fleeting human encounters are arranged into a flowing visual sequence in which light, shadow, weather, and reflection recur and subtly transform. Select works appear in extended accordion-fold spreads that open outward to reveal expansive compositions, allowing prints to be seen in relation to one another and emphasizing rhythm, scale, and continuity.
Printed on highest quality paper with exceptional attention to color, line, and tonal nuance, the reproductions preserve the delicacy and graphic power of the original woodblock prints. Housed in a slipcase and accompanied by a booklet that provides historical and artistic context, the book offers a visually generous encounter with the moon as one of the most enduring and expressive subjects in Japanese art.

A survey of two icons of Abstract Expressionism that examines their distinct but connected careers and artistic legaciesThe groundbreaking artists Lee Krasner (1908–1984) and Jackson Pollock (1912–1956) profoundly influenced each other as they found their own places at the forefront of the Abstract Expressionism movement. Spanning the full arc of their careers—including the years before they met, their time as a couple, and Krasner’s life after Pollock’s death—this book features more than one hundred vivid paintings and works on paper. Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous highlights the range and art-historical importance of Krasner’s work, evaluates Pollock’s significance anew, and considers the pair as artistic peers against the backdrop of the postwar United States. Essays revisit key periods in their creative trajectories, from their parallel emergence in the 1940s New York art scene to their later move to Long Island. The authors situate the artists within their historical context and trace important breakthroughs in their practices, such as Pollock’s exploration of the “drip” technique and Krasner’s turn to collage. Personal reflections from twenty-first-century artists attest to Krasner’s and Pollock’s ongoing legacies. For devotees of Krasner and Pollock and for readers encountering them for the first time, this book offers an illuminating portrait of the two artists. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York(October 4, 2026–January 31, 2027)

A luxe collector’s edition of the international bestseller Architectural Digest at 100—now with gold foil case lettering, gilded edges, and a beautiful ribbon marker.

Celebrate 100 years of style, celebrity, and iconic interiors with this dazzling collector’s edition of the international bestseller, Architectural Digest at 100. Reimagined with gold foil details, gilded page edges, and a beautiful ribbon marker, this luxe volume is as timeless as the talent it showcases.

From the Obamas to David Bowie, from Frank Lloyd Wright to India Mahdavi, Architectural Digest at 100 opens the doors to the world’s most extraordinary spaces. Inside, you’ll find legendary rooms, rare photographs, and a century of unforgettable tastemakers.

Whether you're a longtime design lover or new to the world of decor, this golden edition is the ultimate statement piece for your collection.

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The first study of de Kooning’s works on paper and clay sculpture from his formative sojourns in Italy

The Dutch-American giant of abstraction Willem de Kooning (1904–97) enjoyed two long sojourns in Italy: in the fall of 1959 and in the summer of 1969. These trips profoundly impacted his work—the first generated a significant body of black-and-white works on paper, while the second inspired the artist to experiment with clay—yet they have yet to receive their due scholarly attention. Willem de Kooning and Italy is the first monograph to explore these two chapters in de Kooning’s life and career, as reflected in the development of his work from the end of the ’50s to his last works of the ’80s.
In addition to essays by the two curators and editors, this lavishly illustrated volume includes contributions from the art historians Jeremy Bleeke, Ester Coen, Anna Coliva and Patrick Elliott. A bibliography and a list of exhibitions further enrich the monograph.

Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles. ‘Head-spinning, fascinating, truly touching, devastating. A portrait of Diana that is affectionate, sad, and lovely’ Guardian‘Explosive, devastating, astonishing, extraordinary’ Daily Mail***'When asked, ‘What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…’ In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his beloved sister, Diana. Now, nearly thirty years later, he tells the astonishing story of his life with Diana and the tragic week of her death. In childhood, Charles and Diana, the youngest Spencers, were inseparable – secretly calling one another Duch and Carlos. As each other’s closest confidantes, they roamed the family estate, endured extremely challenging boarding schools, survived terrifying nannies and helped each other through the agony of their parents’ divorce. Yet everything changed when Diana married the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, and overnight became a global icon. Charles saw his older sister serve the world’s marginalized and relish being mother to her treasured sons. But, pursued by a barbaric press as her royal marriage crumbled, she was left desperately alone. Charles always tried to be there for Diana – until that black night in August, 1997. In Swan Song, Charles Spencer provides the most intimate, loving and honest portrait yet of his sister. ***'Compelling, fascinating, a solemn act of brotherly devotion ’ The Times'A poignant, honest portrayal . . . and one that will endure’ Daily Express'Credible and candid and vitally it re-centres Diana, whom the Palace have been wiping from national memory for many years. I was moved to tears' Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, i'A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance' New York Times'Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century. After holding back for so long, his memoir finally tells us what it was like' Tina Brown, Fresh Hell SubstackPraise for Charles Spencer’s writing:'Top marks for its searing frankness, framed in wistfully beautiful prose’ The Times‘Acutely observant, his turn of phrase is often delightful' Daily Telegraph‘A moving, heartbreaking memoir’ Financial Times‘A tour de force' Washington Post