Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

A worldwide survey on the idea of utopia, from classical mythology to contemporary science fiction.

Tells a story of thirteen modern Empires, that is full of suspense, cruelty, conflict, heroism, great explorations and extraordinary feats of endurance, with a profusion of illustrations drawn from a wide range of vivid sources.

The first book to concentrate on the early ceramic work of 'Transvestite Potter', bestselling author, broadcaster and social commentator Grayson Perry.

A creative fill-in book conceived with the Science Museum to encourage children to think like an inventor by questioning everything and dreaming up new ideas.

This arresting exploration of the story of Troy examines the mythology, archaeology, and universal human significance of the tale over millennia.

A new, compact edition of Sean Scully's photographs, featuring horizontal and vertical shards of limestone that echo his painted work and reveal a creative process best expressed through abstract shapes.

An enchanting story about a boy living in a hotel who befriends an eccentric old lady claiming to be a queen in exile.

A remarkable debut that tells the story of two sisters with very different personalities who set out to find a star in a forest.

A passionate advocate of craftsmanship over mass-production, William Morris (1834- 1896) designed a huge variety of objects, but it is his highly original carpet, fabric and wallpaper patterns that have continued to capture the imagination and exert their influence on the decorative arts. Around 600 such designs are attributed to Morris, of which the vast majority are based on natural forms, including trees, plants and flowers. This beautifully designed, accessibly priced gift book offers a wealth of designs by Morris in which flowers are the principal motif, bringing together not only completed patterns but also working drawings in pen and watercolour, and examples of his pearwood, floral-pattern printing blocks. It also explores examples of the sources that inspired Morris's flower-based designs: his own gardens at the Red House in Kent, Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire and elsewhere; 16th- and 17th-century herbals; illuminated medieval manuscripts; late medieval and Renaissance tapestries; and a range of decorated objects, particularly from the Islamic world, that Morris studied at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A). Authored by Rowan Bain, curator at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, north London, and lavishly illustrated with almost 100 colour illustrations, this exquisite book will both inform and delight

An insightful look at the arguments for and against universal adoption of a vegan diet and lifestyle.

This timely title weighs masculinity's capacity for good against its potential for destruction in the context of contemporary debates on the topic.

Traces the life of the nineteenth century French artist, looks at his most important paintings, drawings, and sculpture, and discusses influences on his work.

A quirky and fact-packed guide to the feats of design and engineering at work in the ground beneath us.

One of our leading art critics and writers, Martin Gayford, recounts his travels and meetings with the world's greatest artists.

When night falls, everything is dark. Or is it? The moon shines with a pale light. A car drives along the street, and when its headlights flash, we see two bright dots run by. Is it a cat? Or perhaps a fox? If we stand still for a moment, our eyes will adjust to the darkness. We can see twinkling stars in the sky, and sometimes even the bright belt of stars called the Milky Way. The night contains both light and darkness. Come on a journey and visit the dark forest, the deep ocean and the shadows of the city, and discover everything that's glows, glitters and shines in the night!

The stories of fifteen female artists illustrated with reproductions of each artist's work and portraits of the artist by Kari Herbert. Comparable to "Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls".

A slipcased publication exploring the 1950s as presented in American "Vogue", illustrated by some of fashion's most influential photographers.

An introduction to the regions ancient civilizations. It explores how several spectacular new discoveries have thrown more light on the Olmec culture, Mexicos earliest civilization.

Accompanying a major exhibition at the Royal Library of Belgium, a showcase of the drawing work and preparatory graphics work that preceded Bruegel's famous paintings of peasant life.

A humorous history of dinosaurs told straight from the mouth of Earth's last surviving dinosaur, Tony T-Rex.

A set of invented maps, capturing the appeal of invented islands from Atlantis to Robinson Crusoe.

An overview of the life and work of children's illustrator and author Judith Kerr, who created "The Tiger Who Came To Tea" and "Mog". Includes never-before-seen archive material.