Coffee Table Books

Lavishly illustrated with 250 photographs and illustrations, this book features Pharrell Williams’s prolific and ever-expanding body of work in a graphic language all his own. Straddling art, design, and hip-hop, Pharrell’s creative output is without peer or precedent. By playing off different disciplines—music, fashion, and contemporary art—Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary artist, blazing a trail for other...

Elaborate, luxurious and powerful, the Dolce & Gabbana look has always exuded decadent sensuality. With tailoring and corsets, baroque prints and innovative silhouettes, the fashion house's Italian roots sing through their distinctive ensembles in lace, leopard print and florals. Founded by designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1985, the brand's opulent pieces have been worn by everyone from...

Most interior decorating books save hanging pictures on the wall for last. But Natalie Papier, star of Magnolia's Artfully Designed, wants you to start with the art. To create a room you love, simply begin with something that moves you. Art is everywhere, and Papier shows you how to find it—whether it's a beloved heirloom object, a painting, a fun...

The Maus I & II Paperback Box Set by Art Spiegelman presents an unparalleled depiction of the Holocaust, combining brutal honesty with a ground-breaking artistic style. This compelling work delves into the experiences of Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew who survived Auschwitz, narrated by his son, Art, with poignant realism. Through the innovative use of anthropomorphic characters, where Jews are...

Every one of the world's half a million tennis courts is, at its most basic, an identical blank canvas: a 78-foot by 36-foot rectangle, divided by a 3-foot-high net in its centre, and marked with eleven straight lines. But add in the elements of surface, space, wind, acoustics, crowds, shadows, humidity, and even air density, and every tennis court is...

The Space Shuttle by Roland Miller offers an intimate and experiential account of one of NASA's most monumental programmes – the Space Shuttle era. This meticulously crafted volume chronicles the journey of the Space Shuttle programme from its inception to its final mission. With 140 space flights, including 135 missions and five Approach and Landing Tests, this book encapsulates the...

The definitive photographic record of all the Apollo missions, and a mesmerizing, high-definition journey into the unknown. In a frozen vault in Houston sits the original NASA photographic film of the Apollo missions. For half a century, almost every image of the Moon landings publicly available was produced from a lower-quality copy of these originals. Now we can view them...

The exciting debut cookbook from the acclaimed chef of the two-Michelin-starred London restaurant Ikoyi. Ikoyi, named as one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2022, is one of the most original, flavour-driven restaurants of its time. Run by childhood-friend duo Iré Hassan-Odukale and chef Jeremy Chan, the innovative culinary mind behind the unique tasting menu, its menu is inspired...

Exceptional homes, enduring ideas. Spanning more than 300 pages, this beautifully crafted volume from the publishers of HOME magazine showcases the very best of New Zealand residential architecture from the past decade. Featuring the work of the country’s leading architects, Homes of this Decade celebratesthe spaces that are shaping our built environment — and redefining what home can be. A...

Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and...

A unique map-led history of the world's most important civilizations Witness the rise and fall of ancient empires and forgotten cultures, and their epic stories with this unique map-led history. From Mesopotamia's thriving trade hubs to the spectacular cities of the Inca, such as Machu Picchu, Civilizations Map by Map charts the rise and fall of more than 90 pioneering...

The relationship between tākata and whenua—people and land—is a long thread that weaves through the art history of Aotearoa New Zealand. Beginning in Te Waipounamu, our greenstone isle, and reaching outwards, across Aotearoa and beyond to Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific, Whenua thoughtfully explores themes of identity and belonging, kaitiakitaka (guardianship), land use, migration, environmentalism, and activism through historical and contemporary...

This book takes the houseplant look outside by exploring the delights of lush, green, foliage plants that are hardy in the garden. Unlike flowers, which fade, these arresting, often big-leaved plants provide year-round impact. Courtyards and small gardens are the perfect home for them. The sumptuously illustrated A-Z recommends over 100 jungle plants hardy to -20°C (-4°F). Philip Oostenbrink's jungle...

Inspirational travel guide covering the world's most incredible cycling routes, from laid-back day cycles to epic cross-continent journeys. Power up mountain passes in Italy's Dolomites, tackle Bolivia's infamous Death Road or go island-hopping in Japan—Ride takes you around the world in search of adventure on two wheels. Covering 100 incredible cycling routes, this inspirational book will make you reach for...

Explore the global history of Formula One in this definitive visual reference, now revised and updated to celebrate 75 years of this fantastic sport. F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion offers a comprehensive insight into the history, geography, and culture of the world’s most popular and exciting motorsport. Written by former Autosport editor Bruce Jones, it spotlights each of the forty-eight...

Aroma Alchemy is the most comprehensive book for those exploring essential oils for the first time, packed with fragrant recipes and science-based advice from an aromatherapist with a following of over 1 million. Discover the science behind scents with more than 100 fragrant recipes for mind, body, and home in this beautiful lifestyle book written by a certified aromatherapist. Smell...

A stunning new collection of inspiring stories and photographs of women from around the world, from the international bestselling creator of The Atlas of Beauty. 'True beauty lies in the sum of our qualities, used for positive purposes. In other words, using your power for the good.' This new book delves deeper into the stories behind the captivating images that...

Companion to the groundbreaking Netflix original documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Our Planet presents a new view of the world, using stunning photographic images and graphics to reveal animal behaviour and environmental change that we've never seen before. 'The future of all life on this earth depends on our willingness to take action now' — David Attenborough The...

A beautiful, research-backed guide with illustrations, photography and inspiration for how to live and work like the happiest people in the world. It is well known that Denmark is one of the happiest nations in the world, and this is true in the workplace, too. Almost two thirds of Danes report a high level of job satisfaction and 58% would...