Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

A compact survey of the work of August Sander, the German portrait and documentary photographer.

Traces the history of cabinets of curiosities, from their first appearance in the inventories and engravings commissioned by Renaissance nobles such as the Medici or the Hapsburgs, via those of the Dane Ole Wurm and the Italian polymath Athanasius Kircher, to the serious 17th- and 18th-century scientists Elias Ashmole and Levinas Vincent.

An engaging account that places Cezanne's drawings and watercolours at the heart of the artistic endeavour of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

A rich and varied glimpse into the creative processes of a broad array of contemporary architects.

Working in colour for the first time, Nick Brandt's latest project uses complex composition and dramatically cinematic staging to highlight environmental degradation in the world and its effect on both animal and human life.

A concise, informative overview of more than four decades of work by this Brooklyn-born Magnum photographer.

A showcase of the very best hotel rooms around the world, from elegant country retreats, to quirky hideaways and stylish city escapes, selected by global travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith.

A new series of extraordinary photographic portraits by Charles Freger of the descendants of African slaves in the Americas.

One of four titles in Thames & Hudson's innovative new 'Big Idea' series, this book explores and interrogates each form of democracy and questions whether it remains fit for purpose today.

Surveys the greatest of Asia's empires from 800 AD to the mid-20th century, from the Far East to the fringes of Europe. This title shows how those seven empires played a key role in forming global civilization. It is of interest to students, historians and those who are concerned with understanding the role of Asia in the world.

The definitive publication on Karl Lagerfeld's pioneering and irreverent campaigns for Chanel, as photographed by the designer himself.

A reduced edition of this cornucopia of Karl Lagerfeld's legendary maxims.

Master printmaker Anthony Burrill's wonderful world of printed matter, presented through a personal selection of offbeat ephemera and typographic curiosities.

A personal reflection on the nature of the architectural imagination, shown through private sketchbooks, by one of the great architects of our day.

A lift-the-flap and laser-cut book revealing the nature of ecosystems under the sea, from the creator of "Anatomy".

An entirely fresh perspective on the history of photography that uses timelines to trace the medium's development from its inception to the present.

Presents the leading men's style-makers, from hidden ateliers and little-known studios to internationally renowned names such as shirtmakers Charvet, shoe-makers Berluti and recently revived trunkmakers Moynat.

The first major survey of Scottish design history from 1500 to present day.

Thirty pioneering houses designed by architects for themselves over the past decade, revealing the ingenious ways they have addressed the challenges of creating a contemporary living space.

Featuring over reusable 500 stickers, this jam-packed sticker activity book brings the marine world to life in an interactive and creative way.

The quintessential Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma has forged a modern design language that artfully combines the countries traditional building crafts with sophisticated technologies and materials. This title documents a leading light of the global architecture scene and offers insight into interpretations of Japans ancient building traditions.

A new edition of Campbell and Cole's acclaimed survey of Italian Renaissance art, updated to reflect the very latest scholarship and contemporary restorations.

This large-format encyclopaedic book on the mysteries and wonders of the world's trees is illustrated by popular and stylish designer Piotr Socha, and comes in the same informative and quirky format as Socha's 2017 Educational Writers' Award winner "The Book Of Bees".

The ultimate book on King Tut and his tomb--the most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known--now in a compact edition

A superbly illustrated compendium of over 1,500 of the world's most popular and influential patterns.