Books published by Prestel

This beautifully illustrated collection of nocturnally inspired images and writing introduces children to great art and poetry, while sending them off to a dream-filled sleep.

Two of the world's ancient traditions come alive for young readers in this fascinating book that proves the most interesting distance between two points is never a straight line.

Discover how this celebrated illustrator turns everyday objects inside out in marvelously zany ways in his latest board book.

From cheese to poo, recycling to evolution, this playful, informative picture book helps kids get acquainted with the microbes that make up every part of our daily life.

This book accompanies Yayoi Kusama's first major European retrospective exhibition, offering a comprehensive overview of the Japanese artist's influential oeuvre, which spans more than eighty years.

A whimsical baking book with a powerful message about family, diversity, and helping others.

Learn about Henri Matisse, one of 20th century's most beloved artists, and his artistic legacy.

This photographic tour of every one of the buildings designed solely by Louis Kahn represents the architect''s greatest accomplishments.This book focuses on over twenty buildings that were designed solely by Louis Kahn. From his native city of Philadelphia to the heart of Bangladesh, Kahn''s architecture reflected his fascination with science, mathematics, history, and nature. Striking new interior and exterior photographs by esteemed architectural photographer Cemal Emden reveal the characteristic features of Kahn''s aesthetic: juxtaposed materials, repetition of line and shape and geometric precision. Also evident is the way Kahn''s designs flourish in a variety of settings--religious, governmental, educational, and residential. The book gives close attention to Kahn''s most iconic buildings, including Erdman Hall at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania; the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad; the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh; and the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut, as well as a cluster of residences he designed in the Philadelphia area. Chapter openers written by architecture professor Caroline Maniaque, an introduction by academic Jale Erzen and an extensive chronology by academic Zekiye Abali, as well as a selection of Kahn''s most insightful statements complete this book, which allows for a rich understanding of Kahn''s architectural ingenuity.

This introduction to the work of the 16th-century master portraitist Hans Holbein reveals the impressive and surprising scope of his career.

This sumptuous blend of recipes with cultural history is a dinner invitation you won't want to pass up.

Get a glimpse into the life and work of painter, sculptor, and printmaker Edgar Degas, who is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism.

Discover the stunning visual imagery of Carlota Guerrero, one of today's most exciting young photographers.

This unique volume showcases the best illustrated architecture books ever published.

A brilliant graphic novel that traces the life and work of Edward Hopper, one of America's most acclaimed artists.

Now available again the authors take readers on a fast-paced run through New York City, resulting in a vibrant look at the urban art revolution that took place on the streets of the city in the first decade of the 21st century.

This elegant volume showcases Hiroshige's exquisite scenes of 19th-century Japan in a format that honors the Japanese bookmaking tradition.

The James Beard Award-nominated author of Wild: Adventure Cooking invites kids of all ages to join her by the outdoor fire for mouthwatering far and family time together.

Explore the visually arresting typefaces that give Berlin its unique character.

Explore the poster art of Joseph Beuys and discover some of the philosophies that made him one of the most influential artists of the postwar period.

This inclusive, unapologetic, and humorous guide to menstruation quashes stigmas and provides us with the latest research and information on periods.

In this wide-ranging monograph, the achievements of Irma Stern, one of South Africa's most celebrated painters, are introduced to a contemporary audience.

In dialogue with Edward Munch-discover the many ways the expressionist painter's work has influenced modern and contemporary artists.

This illustrated garden of vegetable delights will make even the fussiest of eaters interested in learning about-and tasting-what's on their plates.

Join scientists on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica in this illustrated children's book.

A fussy architect learns to bend his own rules in this delightful book about the imperfect perfection of nature.

Make going to bed fun for everyone with this charming, surprising, and interactive book.

Budding aviation fans will pore over every page of this fascinating encyclopedic guide to the history and mechanics of flight, from the Wright Brothers to the Concorde.