Books published by Prestel

Now available in a new format, this beautifully illustrated volume on the controversial nineteenth-century Romantic artist addresses his modern critics while deepening our appreciation for his singular genius.

Now available in a new format, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Art Deco art and design from its origin to its present day influences.

Now available in a new edition, this sumptuous volume explores key aspects of Art Nouveau--decorative arts, architecture, fashion, dance, advertising and more - with an in-depth approach and stunning illustrations.

The doors of centuries-old French chateaux are thrown wide open in this sumptuous photographic cross-country tour. Readers will gain entry to a stunning array of stylish private homes within beautiful historic buildings, each one representing very different approaches to decor and preservation.

Filled with breathtaking photographs and inspirational personal texts, these profiles of extraordinary women athletes in action are definitive proof that extreme sports are not male only territory.

Explore the magic of independent bookstores in this beautiful photographic journey across the world.

An elegant new edition of Bernd and Hilla Becher's classic black-and-white photographic study of industrial buildings.

These remarkable vintage map artworks, both hand drawn and painted, capture the beauty of the Alps more effectively than any camera or computer.

This dazzling book showcases the history of modern and contemporary art using one hundred of the most significant artworks- one per year-of the past 100 years.

This dreamy, gorgeously detailed picture book leads children on a journey to impossible but wonderfully imagined places.

This brilliant graphic novel artfully depicts the life and passions of Frida Kahlo, one of the 20th century's most enigmatic artists.

A comprehensive travel guide dedicated to Germany's Bauhaus architecture, this book takes an in-depth look at over 100 locations that can still be visited today.

Now available in an updated and revised edition, 'Photos that Changed the World' gathers together images of pivotal moments in world history in one stunning volume.

Now available in a new format, this opulent book presents Vasily Kandinsky s major paintings from all phases of his artistic career and celebrates the artist and his groundbreaking work.

Now available in an updated edition, this generously illustrated book is a tour of the most important Western paintings since the Renaissance.