Thames and Hudson

Since its first edition Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice has been the leading educational source on what archaeologists do and how they do itThe seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with additional pages and new material on the latest developments in the subject and coverage of many recent discoveries.The book is...

Just as Picasso's Guernica or Géricault's Raft of the Medusa survive as powerful cultural documents of their time, there will be works from our own era that will endure for generations to come. But which ones?  'One of the most exciting new art critics ... every page is turned with a bang'   - AestheticaThis bold and engaging...

This essential publication features a wide selection of the most eye-catching and iconic examples from the internationally renowned poster collection at the Imperial War Museum in London.More than 300 superb full-color illustrations of hard-hitting propaganda and groundbreaking graphic art encompass unforgettable images such as Alfred Leete's “Your...

A lively history of graphic design in the 20th century: a great source of inspiration for all designersDesigners are often asked to evoke styles from the past. But just what makes a true 1950s look, as opposed to a 1930s or 1940s look? Here is a lively survey of graphic design's development over the course of the 20th century.The book is introduced...

The World Atlas of Tattoo is a vibrant and well-informed showcase of the top 100 tattoo artists at work in the world today from Nazareno Tubaro in Buenos Aires to Colin Dale in Copenhagen, and from Susanne 'Susa' König in Amsterdam to Jill 'Horiyuki' Bonny in California and Steve Ma Ching in New Zealand.Organized geographically, each section is...

In the same snappy format as the instant bestseller PhotoBox, this anthology offers fresh perspectives on the timeless fashion essentials that define styleT-shirts, blue jeans, a white shirt, the little black dress, the trench, a tailored suit ... Fashion has given us many icons - accessible, attainable pieces that are staples in everyone's...