Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

Offers historical and religious insights into the period of authorship, from Babylon to Bar Kokhba, and expert interpretation of the manuscripts using palaeography, Carbon-14 dating and computer reconstructions. This title includes factfiles, tables, reconstructions, scroll photographs and a guide to where to see the scrolls.

London is the world's leading creative hub, aided by the winning combination of British sophistication and capital cosmopolitanism. In this title, the thirty-four houses are arranged by location - West to East - taking in the city's grooviest, on-the- edge neighbourhoods, from Shoreditch to Shepherd's Bush, London Fields to Hampstead Heath.

For more than 2,500 years, the book, in a wide range of forms, has been used to document, to educate and to entertain. This book explores the rich history of the book, one of the most efficient, influential and enduring technologies ever invented.

Offers an interpretive history of Mexican art and architecture from the Spanish Conquest to the early decades of the 21st century. The author shows how artists in Mexico participated in local and international developments, and highlights the important role played by Mexicans in the art world of the last five centuries.

Beginning in the 16th century, the golden age of European navigation brought about the flowering of an abundant textile trade, spurred by Western tastes for Eastern spices. This book explores as a history of design and to approach it with from a truly universal perspective.

Presents Van Goghs lifelong love affair with the garden. This title illustrates a range of works, from iconic oils such as Irises to exquisite etchings and intimate sketches.

Robert Rauschenberg's engagement with photography began in the late 1940s under the tutelage of Aaron Siskind and Hazel Larsen Archer at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. This title gathers together and surveys Rauschenberg's numerous uses of photography.

Part of the City Cycling Europe series, this title is aimed primarily at those looking to take casual weekend breaks. It also includes information for hardcore racing enthusiasts and special routes for those wishing to escape the traffic.

From the 1860s through to the early 20th century the rise of Japonisme and the Art Nouveau movement meant that few could ignore or resist the obsession with all things Japanese. This book includes examples of the designed and executed decorative arts of the Meiji periods from the Khalili Collection.

Devotes itself exclusively to rings, considering them thematically rather than chronologically. This title considers rings in all their forms and makes us delight in them as works of art, and makes their context come alive through paintings, drawings and vivid quotations.

What makes a magazine into a design classic? How can timeless ideas be incorporated into an ever-changing contemporary context? This title discusses the design challenges facing art directors today, showcasing the most successful solutions, from modern style to classic techniques.

Deals with the Roman conquest and occupation within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. With nearly 300 illustrations and aerial views of Roman sites, and brimming with research and discoveries, this title intends to inform all those with an interest in this seminal epoch of British history.

Artist-photographer has won a cult following for his flamboyant, lavishly staged and surrealist fashion photography. Now he brings his unique brand of very British fantasia to a subject close to his and all our hearts: grandmothers. This volume offers an assortment of characterful portraits.

Chronicles a remarkable group of houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Scotland's turbulent history and are still in the hands of their original families. This book takes the reader on a tour of these residences, providing an intimate look at a marvellous hotchpotch of rooms and decoration.

Packed with works that show how the continents rich array of craft traditions are being preserved and revived with an exciting contemporary twist, this book identifies the sophistication, vitality, diversity and soulfulness of the past that is now being harnessed to develop a contemporary African identity.

Recounting the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India and Western China, from the Bronze Age through to the rise of Islam, this book examines a wealth of art and artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture.

Explores and explains the myriad typefaces that we see around us in our day-to-day lives, from airplane liveries to computer screens, from billboard hoardings to signage systems. This book presents over 120 typefaces old and new, common and unusual with photographic references to help font spotters identify particular typefaces in the wild.

Two of the greatest living authorities on Ice Age art take the reader on a journey across the globe and hundreds of thousands of years into the past to discover the deepest origins of art.

Presents a photographic and narrative survey of the major sites of the Inca empire, including the famed city of Machu Picchu, the Inca town and sun temple of Ollantaytambo, the mighty temple-fortress of Sacsahuaman, and the steeply terraced ruins of Pisac. This book also includes chapters about Choquequirao, Chinchero, and Vitcos.

Featuring modern interiors from around the world, and shots by renowned photogapher Richard Powers, this book includes a comprehensive index of interior designers and architects, along with a directory of stockists for those wishing to recreate these spectacular spaces.