Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

A brand-new approach to drawing that makes it fun and accessible for everyone, based on first-hand teaching methods developed over twenty years.

A large format, beautifully designed book that opens a wonderful window onto the prehistoric world.

A beautifully written and elegantly constructed narrative that explores the intense, complex and far-reaching female friendships among the Surrealists during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

The first monograph of the celebrated mind-altering artist and album cover designer Leif Podhajsky.

The definitive guide to the Bayeux Tapestry and its legacy, exploring the rich narrative behind its stitches and the turbulent times in which it was created.

The definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of Byzantine decorative art in private hands, which is not open to the public.

A definitive reference that showcases the groundbreaking work of William Smith, the unsung 'father of English geology'.

The definitive exploration of John Lennon's first major solo album after the break-up of the Beatles.

A compendium of the most innovative and influential residential buildings in the United States since 1900.

An unprecedented biographical and interpretative overview of Matisse's livres d'artiste - intimate visions of the artist's war in words and pictures intrinsic to his life's work.

A comprehensive, scholarly yet succinct illustrated survey of myth as it appears in Greek art.

A new compilation presenting Susan Herbert's delightful feline re-imaginings of famous scenes from art in a fun pop-up form.

Ian Baker's memoir of his journey to the long-hidden source of the Shangri-La myth - 'one of the most extraordinary tales of adventure and discovery ever told' (San Francisco Chronicle)

Packed with drawing activities, games and over 250 stickers, this fact-filled sticker book provides hours of entertainment and learning

A new study of Van Gogh's passion for books, taking the reader on an artistic-literary journey through Vincent's favourite authors and works of literature.

The perfect seaside and armchair companion to the pebbles of the British Isles.

The ultimate in nerd nostalgia: a loving overview of the home computer revolution of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, told through rich anecdote and exquisite industrial-design photography.

A compelling exploration of Tantric rituals and spirituality, published to coincide with a once-in-a-generation exhibition at the British Museum.

An entertaining introduction to the ways ancient Egyptians practised magic in their daily lives.

An expert palaeontologist reveals how our understanding of the dinosaurs has been transformed by huge strides in technology in the 21st century.

Presented in a luxurious slipcased package, the first book dedicated to tiaras created by Parisian high-jewelry house Chaumet.