Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

An archaeological exploration of the mysterious world of cave art through the ages.

Uncover the body's secrets in this delightful, interactive book for children aged 4+.

In this exquisitely crafted book inspired by Tchaikovsky's ballet, familiar scenes are brought to life by Shobhna Patel's intricate lasercut pop-up illustrations.

Introduction by Kevin P. Keefe * The Photographs * The Captions

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the textile traditions of a culturally diverse region, from the late 18th century to the present day.

An ambitious, lavishly illustrated survey of the king of gems, the ruby.

As the 'beautiful book' comes back into vogue, Martin Salisbury delves into the history of the illustrated book jacket, tracing its development across the 20th century through some of the most iconic designs of the era.

One of two volumes in the new 'Maker's Guides' series, which introduces handcraft traditions from around the globe through artefacts from the V&A's world-class collections and step-by-step projects accessible to all.

A comprehensive visual survey of comic-art styles and themes throughout Japan and Asia.

Casts new light on 75 masterpieces of modern art, revealing details that even those familiar with the works may previously have missed.

A new, significantly revised edition of Julian Bell's 1999 book, taking a fresh, focused look at the situation of painting in contemporary culture.

We now know conclusively that Greeks in fact lavished their sculptures with realistic colour paint, and also worked with a wealth of other materials on a major scale, including wood and precious metals. This edition showcases the artistic endeavours of the ancient Greeks.

An informative and beautifully produced guide to one of the world's most spectacular collections of Hellenistic and Islamic silverwork, now available in paperback.

A sensitive and gently humorous look at a little boy's imaginings of where his Grandpa goes after he dies.

Ten sheets of wrapping paper featuring herb patterns inspired by the book Herbarium.

An extensive collection of typographic compositions that celebrate the ability of letterforms to express narratives and voice.

Japanese houses today have to contend with unique factors that condition their design, from tiny plots in crowded urban contexts to ever-present seismic threats. This book offers an overview of 50 houses that demonstrates Japans enduring commitment to design innovation.