Books by Christopher Lloyd

A timeless gardening classic by Christopher Lloyd, one of Britain's most highly respected plantsmen, updated for the 21st century. With a new foreword by Anna Pavord.

An engaging account that places Cezanne's drawings and watercolours at the heart of the artistic endeavour of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was one of the outstanding draughtsmen of the 19th century and drawing was not only a central tenet of his art but also essential to his existence. This book reveals the development of Degas' style as well the story of his life, including his complicated relationship with the Impressionists.

Unfold the history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present day, with this giant wallbook - includes 2-metre fold-out timeline

A reissue of Christopher Lloyd's classic book, with an extensive introduction by Fergus Garrett and stunning new photography

The amazing story of life on Earth - in 100 stickers!

A manifesto calling on people young and old to help restore the harmony of Nature, People and Planet. Told in simple language with beautiful illustrations by 33 artists from around the world, this book also features a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales.

An expert guide to the highlights and unexpected treasures of British collections.

The perfect book on how to make your garden the best it can be. 'Funny, encouraging, informative' Sunday Times

Beautiful new edition of the classic book on how to be an adventurous gardener'A brilliant gardener and a brilliant writer' Monty Don

'Christopher Lloyd ranks with Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West as one of the major figures in twentieth-century British gardening' The Times

An insightful and compelling biography of celebrated French storyteller Guy de Maupassant.

Drawing on the fields of Southern Studies, Memory Studies and Black Studies, the book also engages psychoanalysis, Animal Studies and posthumanism to revitalize questions of the racialized body.

From author of the Absolutely Everything! Christopher Lloyd comes a fascinating book uncovering the curious connections between humans and other animals

George Keith Elphinstone, Lord Keith (1746-1823) was a Scottish naval officer who entered the navy as a penurious midshipman towards the end of the Seven Years War. He had a long career at sea, during which he missed taking part in any major battle, but held major commands throughout the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (except 1807-1812).

This is a Navy Records Society book.

An unprecedented volume featuring over two hundred drawings by twenty Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists.

Drawing on the fields of Southern Studies, Memory Studies and Black Studies, the book also engages psychoanalysis, Animal Studies and posthumanism to revitalize questions of the racialized body.

Tells the amazing story of sports from the first Greek Olympics in 776 BC to London 2012 - includes 2-metre fold out timeline

Despite his controversial reputation and international notoriety as a film-maker, no full-length study of Clouzot has ever been published in English. This book offers a significant revaluation of Clouzot's achievement, situating his life and work in the wider context of French cinema and society, and providing detailed analysis of his major films.

Originally published: London: Methuen & Co., 1946.

Unfold the history of Great Britain with this giant wallbook - includes 2-metre fold-out timeline

How old is the universe? How are humans related to a sponge? Where did most of the world's water come from? How much would a complete T Rex skeleton cost? Where did the Himalayas come from? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?