Thames Hudson LTD

Asian puppet theatre is a treasure house of Asian grassroots religion, culture, history, ethics and entertainment. But with the rise of mass entertainment, puppet theatre has been banished to the fringes and performances of this sublime art form are becoming rare. Theatre performances may have dwindled but the impact of these beautiful...

When French Elle ran an article on #8216;How to Become Hip in 15 Steps#8217;, there was no question about Step 1: have your photograph taken by Yvan Rodic: The Face Hunter. In the Face Hunter book, some of Yvan#8217;s most inspiring images are captured, accompanied by Face Hunter#8217;s sharp observations from the street corner.A street style book...

This book enables any amateur artist to explore confidently the most popular painting medium the world has ever known: watercolour. Richly illustrated in colour throughout with well-known works of art, photographs of materials and step-by-step examples, the author shows how to achieve various effects and provides an insight into the art of...

French fashion designer Claude Montana played a key role in the fashions of the 1980s and 90s. All shoulder-pads, razor-sharp tailoring and strong silhouettes, the Claude Montana aesthetic is once more dominating the catwalks, and he has been cited as a important influence by many contemporary designers. Written with the full co-operation of...

China is booming not only in the shape of a rapidly growing economy, but also in the decorative and fine arts, in interior design and in architecture. This book showcases 36 of the most exciting interiors that have been born of this second cultural revolution. Some of the structures have taken the traditional Chinese vernacular and reinvigorated...

The animal kingdom provides examples of all the essential principles of camouflage: the chameleon, whose colors change to merge with its setting; the zebra, whose vivid stripes disrupt its outline and make it more difficult for predators to sight from a distance; the stick insect that pretends to be what it's not.Creativity in the art of disguise...