Thames and Hudson

Sur toute sa carriere, de ses débuts dans les années 1860 jusqu'a ses oeuvres ultimes au-dela de 1900, Degas a fait de l'Opéra le point central de ses travaux, sa "chambre a lui". Il en explore les divers espaces - salle et scene, loges, foyer, salle de danse -, s'attache a ceux qui les peuplent, danseuses, chanteurs, musiciens de l'orchestre,...

Japan supernatural presents wildly imaginative works by Japanese artists past and present - from historical master Katsushika Hokusai to contemporary superstar Takashi Murakami.Japan supernatural takes you on a journey of discovery of the astonishing array of yokai culture and yurei (ghosts) -phenomenal beings from fiendish goblins through to...

Featuring one hundred of the most spectacular interiors across the world, this richly illustrated overview spans the entire twentieth century to the present day and includes interiors assembled by leading artists, fashion designers, architects, and interior and set designers. Bringing together diverse design talents, from Piero Fornasetti and Coco...

In the era of celebrity culture, we are now more fascinated than ever with the lives of our leading artists. Creative personalities are always intriguing, and to learn something new about the greatest artists of the 20th and 21st centuries - be they eccentric or sober, outspoken or reclusive - is compelling. Presented here are some of the most...

Why is Helvetica used for airport signs - and who designed Arial? What exactly is hand lettering? Which fonts tend to work best for emails and what font is used on New York street signs? Let's Talk Type answers all of these questions and more in one easy-to-use typography primer. With a clear and comprehensive 'What Is' or 'Why Use It' approach to...

Revival Type is a collection of contemporary digital fonts with origins in the past. Examples include direct revivals of metal and wood typefaces, while others are looser interpretations of older typefaces. Among the fonts are interpretations of classic designs by Nicolas Jenson, Claude Garamont, Robert Granjon, William Caslon, John Baskerville,...