Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

321 surprising facts about flora and fauna, language, famous people, our planet earth and much more.

A lively introduction to self-portraiture, reflecting on the work of over sixty artists from the Renaissance to the present day.

A unique survey of forty architect-engineers who have been pioneers in both aesthetic design and technological innovation.

A redefinition of contemporary Chinese art of the last forty years in the context of unprecedented cultural, political and urban transformation.

A revised and expanded edition of one of the most original and important books ever written on this enigmatic artist.

A new biography of Vincent van Gogh's sisters, published in English for the first time, containing previously unpublished letters and photographs from the archives of Van Gogh descendants.

Take an inspiring journey around the world and discover the stories of some remarkable women explorers.

The first title in a laugh-out-loud new series of picture books starring a truly terrible piece of fruit.

Experience life as a medieval knight in this hilarious graphic novel based on a real chivalric manual.

A photographic journey by one of the 20th century's great photographers through eight African countries on the cusp of independence post World War II.

An imaginative, charming tale about searching for beauty and light in the world around us.

An up-to-the-minute account of ten of the most exciting archaeological discoveries in Britain over the past decade.

The only complete and up-to-date overview of Mediterranean history from 1000 to the end of the 20th century.

From cabins to containers, this international overview showcases a new generation of innovative homes that save space, are kinder to the planet and cost less to build.

Michael Peppiatt, a major art critic and close friend of Francis Bacon's, offers an entertaining and uniquely well-informed portrait of this complex artist.

Offers an overview of photography, placing it in the context of the social and cultural developments that have taken place globally since its arrival. This title traces the rapid evolution of photographic style, period by period and movement by movement.

Focusing on the British Isles, the author explores a period of huge societal change - the Neolithic, or 'New Stone Age' - through the most iconic artifact of its time: the polished stone axe, using his own ancient stone axe-head, given to him by a local quarry worker, as a guide to the revolution that changed the world.

A rich celebration of the dynamic spirit and beauty of Chanel's modern classic J12 watch.

One of the greatest living sculptors and a well-known art critic examine the central role of sculpture in the development of human culture from prehistory to the present day.

A terrifically twisty tale that children will devour with relish - with a pop-up surprise!

An international history of trains, from early steam locomotives to Japan's bullet train, presented in spectacular layered pop-up scenes.

Featuring images spanning his entire career, this comprehensive monograph explores the hidden themes behind the work of photographer Bill Brandt.