Thames and Hudson

The life and loves of one of the world's best known artists, now published in paperback to coincide with a major exhibition at the Royal Academy, LondonSpanning several decades and showing how Hockney's style has developed, this is a must-have book for all Hockney fans and lovers of modern art.From the 1950s on, Hockney's most persistent subject...

This comprehensive, vibrant book leads you through the world's iconic images - those that we encounter every time we open a newspaper, visit a gallery, or look at the front cover of a novel.Art: The Whole Story traces the development of art period by period, with the illustrated text covering every genre, from painting and sculpture to conceptual...

All humans are fascinated by their origins, and this comprehensive book traces an extraordinary journey, spanning 4 billion years, from the emergence of bacteria to the rise of the species that coexist today. Evolution: The Whole Story equips you with everything you need to know about the development and survival of life on Earth.Our understanding...

A captivating tribute to one of the best-loved performers the world has ever known  'This is Frank Sinatra as you've never seen him before, in an intimate collection of rare and unpublished photographs to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth'   - The Mail on Sunday  'A captivating visual insight into the highs and...

A history of haute couture in the 20th century, decade by decade  'Turning the pages of this lively book is like rummaging with a fancy dress box overflowing with clothes from the 20th century … Dirix is a fabulous guide''   - Daily MailWhat defined the way women dressed in the 1930s? When did haute couture become off-the-peg?...

The outstanding elements of Dior's style for every generation since 1947, presented in an inspired narrative of classic and contemporary photographs, together with some exquisite unpublished rarities  'Jérôme Gautier weaves an engaging narrative'   - Financial Times  'An inspired narrative of classic and contemporary...