Books published by British Museum Press

A catalogue of the unique collection of modern and contemporary prints and drawings of film critic and author Alexander Walker (1930¿2003).

The book discusses and catalogues Charles Masson's 1833-8 collections from the urban site of Begram and Kabul bazaar now in the British Museum, supplemented by illustrated coins recorded in Masson's archival manuscripts and in H.H. Wilson, but no longer in the collection.

From AD 500-1000, the Indian Ocean emerged as a global commercial centre, and by around 750-800 a sophisticated trade network had been established. However, the Indian Ocean's commercial system has been understudied. This book documents the unique significance of ceramic finds as an indicator of long-term changes in the scale of maritime exchange

Establishing the collection of Islamic artefacts at the British Museum is explored as a rewarding and challenging process in this enlightening look at the journey towards setting up a new museum.

A landmark publication¿beautifully illustrated with over 300 prints from the British Museum¿s renowned collection¿which traces the history of printmaking from its earliest days until the arrival of photography.