Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

A beautifully presented survey of design and the applied arts, explored not by use, material, form or date - but by colour.

Features a story of one of the most colourful dynasties in history, from Caesars rise to power in the first century BC to Neros death in AD 68. This book reviews the long history of the Julian and Claudian families in the Republic and the social and political background of Rome.

An accessible, wide-ranging exploration of the effects of neoliberal globalization on the economy, culture and politics of nation states and individuals

The definitive visual guide to the cityscapes and buildings of the most celebrated and influential anime movies.

An important new survey on abstract art that takes content as a guide to form, and breaks open the canon to make room for artists from across the globe.

Join leading chefs, food bloggers and restaurateurs in their private kitchens and dining spaces, and discover how they cook and entertain using home-grown, local and seasonal produce.

A magical blend of biography, history and illustration brings the stories of eight amazing magicians into the spotlight.

'For anyone who wants to tap into their inner creativity, Bob and Roberta Smith's visionary manifesto is the ideal guide' Will Gompertz

The first ever survey of Africa's diverse and visually dazzling street art.

Exquisite collaged illustrations and two double gatefolds make this global tour of the world's most unusual houses rich and engaging.

A much-needed straightforward introduction to the ever-evolving story of abstract art, as told through the work of 55 pioneering artists.

The adventurous stories of the greatest explorers in history.

A reference guide to fifty of the most frequently occurring symbols in global art history

A new translation of Giorgio Vasari's Life of Raphael, fully illustrated, and edited by leading scholars.

Featuring a diverse range of artists, Modern Art Explorer takes young readers on an undercover adventure to discover the stories behind famous modern artworks.

A humorous book that poses and answers twenty questions about our feline friends and what makes them so unique

An international survey exploring the many ways in which painting is re-approached, re-imagined and challenged by today's artists.

Aimed at a generation of architects who take technology for granted and seek to understand the principles of what makes a building meaningful and enduring, this book takes the reader straight to the heart and mind of the architect.

What makes Scottish art Scottish? What are the threads that bind it into a single tradition? This book examines the factors and the individual men and women that have shaped the nature and identity of Scottish art.

The ultimate aerial tour of creative drone photography, brimming with remarkable images from around the globe and selected from the world's leading drone photography website.

A global, up-to-the-minute guide to navigating the fast-changing world of skincare, written by an expert at the heart of the business.

An anthology of travellers' accounts of thirty-eight of the world's most fascinating cities, from ancient times to the present

An enchanting children's picture book with an educational and environmental heart for readers aged 5 to 7.