Books published by Prestel

A luxurious and definitive exploration of how and why the Renaissance flourished in Italy for two centuries.

Now available again in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic era to the present day.

This unique portrait of Mark Rothko captures his astonishing use of color as it illustrates the story of his life, career, struggles, and philosophy.

A celebration of identity and individual human beauty, this vibrant monograph is the first book dedicated to fashion photographer Nadine Ijewere-the first Black woman photographer to land a cover of Vogue in the magazine's 125-year history.

This remarkable book brings you face-to-face with an incredible selection of pioneering women who have reshaped the creative industries.

Effortless sophistication and timeless elegance are the hallmark of Rene Gruau's fashion illustration. Filled with iconic full-page reproductions, detailed drawings, and biographical insights, this glorious celebration traces a career that is inextricably linked to the history of Parisian haute couture.

Created by the world-renowned children's author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this dreamy, colorful nighttime journey will captivate and soothe young children everywhere.

From raucous stormy seas to a welcomingly vivid rainbow, weather's most exciting moments come to brilliant life in this fantastic new pop-up book.

In this modern-day fable about grief, diversity, and family connections, a young girl discovers the joys-and pain-of the creative process.

This new expanded edition of Cocktails of the Movies serves up over 70 of the greatest cocktails to have featured on film.

With a rising number of women throughout the world picking up their cameras and capturing their surroundings, this book explores the work of 100 women and the experiences behind their greatest images.

Explore photographer William Klein's seminal work, now available in a compact and attractively priced edition.

Explore the vibrant work of the artist Marc Chagall in this lively introduction and discover how his unique narrative style embraced Jewish culture and folklore.

A visual portrait that delves into the people and processes behind self-recorded music, featuring some of the biggest names in music today.

This stunningly illustrated book examines the history of poster design and its relation to the arts and broader culture.

Families of all kinds will appreciate this simple tale of love and longing, motherhood and magic.

The work of Miranda July-the most impressively cross-disciplinary artist of her generation-is brought into focus in this mid-career retrospective.

Discover the motifs, masterpieces, and driving forces behind the artist Pablo Picasso.

Rediscover the drawings of Albrecht Durer, one of the most prominent Renaissance artists, known as an incomparable painter and draughtsman with a keen eye for the natural world.

Hokusai's beloved series of woodblock prints is now available in a stunning new format that honours the Japanese bookmaking tradition and illuminates the artist's radiant colours and exquisite lines.