Books published by Batsford

Industrial Britain details the fascinating history of industrial architecture in Britain by architectural historian and artist, Hubert Pragnell.

Acclaimed mixed-media artist Mike Bernard and art writer Susie Hodge share guidance, ideas and techniques on coastal painting through step-by-step projects and experimental exercises.

Beautiful illustrations of calves, chicks and cubs from Hannah Dale to celebrate our world's wonderful wildlife.

An entertaining and engrossing collection of myths and legends of the seas, rivers and lakes from around the globe.

A beautifully illustrated daily anthology that brings you the very best of nature writing from around the world and through the centuries, from Pliny the Elder's Natural History to modern authors such as Helen Macdonald and Robert Macfarlane.

The unique characteristics of Oxford are captured in this stunning photographic collection - the famous colleges and grand buildings, the parks, the riverside walks and the wide streets. This is the perfect souvenir of a visit to Oxford.

Learn beautiful wrapping tricks and techniques to create unique gifts all with material that is recyclable, reusable and sustainable.

A great book for expressing your creative fashion urges, with doodling, drawing and colouring exercises to fill in. Lots of exercises to get the creative juices going and bring out the fashionista in you.

Life is the 21st century is laden with challenges from the climate emergency to extreme politics. However, in this inspired anthology of poems, voices around the world use the power of the written word to make us stand up, rebel and ignite change.

Environmental enthusiast and world expert on birds Dominic Couzens gives you 366 birds, one for each day, in his fascinating illustrated book.

A visual and comprehensive compilation of some the finest architectural drawings from Sir John Soane's extensive collection.

Discover the breathtaking locations behind The Shell Seekers, Coming Home, The End of Summer and more

A unique sourcebook of 1950s fashion print, this book covers the heyday of postwar design. Marnie Fogg gives full expression to the creativity of a period where an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and freshness, combined with whimsical imagery and idiosyncratic subject.

Graphic designer Alistair Fair explores some of the stories and artistry behind London street signs, journeying into the shaded corners of our collective history to uncover the unassuming treasures that tell us where we are and where we have come from.

An evocative, beautiful and practical exploration of how travel - local and far away - can inform, inspire and enhance textile art.

The companion reissue to The Spirit of London, this classic text from 1934 is still an invaluable aid to understanding England's cathedrals.

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with an interest in animals, from mosquitos to blue whales.

An inspiring guide to creating successful landscapes and seascapes in mixed media, including watercolour, pastels, wax crayons, ink and acrylics, from a leading artist.

The romantic and tragic figure of Mary Queen of Scots is explored in detail in this guide, from her eventful infancy to her plots in prison and execution. Colour photographs and illbring Angela Royston's fascinating history to life.

Exploring the under appreciated skill of swindling in chess, Andrew Soltis explains how and when to set strategic traps to exploit an opponent's over-confidence.

Learn about the origins of stories about the Round Table, Excalibur and Camelot in this informative full-colour guide, exploring the mysterious King Arthur and the accompanying images of power, chivalry and romance.

William Marshal, born about 1147, became a knight loyal to five kings, the most powerful man in the kingdom, the hero of Magna Carta and a saviour of England. This book commemorates the life of the greatest knight that ever lived.

Alan Turing - a mathematician, codebreaker, computer scientist and biologist. His codebreaking work at Bletchley Park was so significant it helped to shorten the Second World War. This book, with recent research by his nephew, Dermot Turing, has unearthed a fresh perspective, and here his story is condensed into a short, accessible Pitkin guide.