My Head-to-Toe Body Book

Original, imaginative and lots of fun, My Head-to-Toe Body Book is a look at the body inside and out for young children who can investigate each topic by playing and learning – the book is packed with things to do, on and off the page, including games, recipes and craft activities.

Beaton in Vogue

Cecil Beaton loved Vogue, and his contributions show the wit, imagination and professionalism that the man and the magazine always had in common. He designed for plays and films and as a photographer and writer he was an eloquent champion of stylish living. In WWII his photographs, drawings and writings revealed the face of war from bombed London to China and the North African Desert. He became a superb portrait photographer of famous faces, and designed the costumes for My Fair Lady and Gigi. Beaton in Vogue selects articles, drawings and photographs from the 1920s right up to the 1970s.

‘Lavish … a vital addition to any photography book collection’ – Amateur Photographer

Bookshelf

One might have thought the days of the bookshelf were numbered, but if your book collection is a reflection of your personality, then so too is the design of your bookshelf. From the conceptual ‘Read-Unread Bookshelf’ (which weighs books read against those unread) to the multi-function ‘Trick’ (that transforms from shelves into table and chairs), Bookshelf presents over 200 inventive shelving designs in more than 300 colour illustrations.

‘In this day of e-readers and downloads, it is refreshing to see a celebration of the real thing – books.’ – The Daily Telegraph

Collect Contemporary Jewelry

Expert advice by leading specialists with many years’ experience in the auction market and a vast knowledge of the subject. Learn how to identify the ‘antiques of tomorrow’ in the contemporary market – modern pieces with the stamp of timeless collectibles – make informed choices and begin a collection of enduring value.
    The author was for many years senior specialist in the jewelry department at Sotheby’s, London

‘Bursting with tips on what pieces will be the collectibles of tomorrow, how to take care of them and how to track them down’ – The Daily Telegraph

Collect Contemporary Photography

From discovering photographers to determining editions and displaying prints, Collect Contemporary Photography takes collectors through the whole process of acquiring photographic works, while providing guidance on practical matters including information about photographic techniques, prices, galleries, museums and dealers.
    The author is Head of the Photography department at Bonhams, London

Heritage Fruits and Vegetables
In association with The Royal Horticultural Society

This is a glorious celebration in words and colour photographs of the riches of fast-disappearing heritage fruit and vegetable varieties. Happily, dedicated growers around the world are seeking to rediscover these old varieties, with their fascinating histories and advantages over their newer cultivars …

‘Sumptuous images and quirky historical details … one for the seasoned cook, allotment potterer or frequenter of farmers’ markets’– Homes & Interiors

London in the Sixties

With more than 300 illustrations, this vibrant book paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of these exciting times. It features a stellar cast of characters from every cultural arena, including David Hockney, Francis Bacon, David Bailey, The Beatles, Peter Blake, Mary Quant, Diana Rigg, Bridget Riley and many more, all presented in context and showing how they contributed to a city at the centre of a cultural boom that was heard around the world, and whose echoes still resonate today.

‘Encapsulates what it was like for the young and hip growing up in swinging London in the sixties … the bright and bold images, neatly punctuated by a concise and all-encompassing run-down of events and key figures that moulded the generation makes this book stand out from the crowd’ – Family History Monthly

Photography: The New Basics
Principles, Techniques and Practice

The definitive photography textbook for the digital age, packed with technical tips, practical exercises and step-by-step guidance with advice on everything from choosing the right camera to portraiture and experimantal imaging.

‘Incredibly readable and pleasingly visual … a great buy for anyone just starting off in photography’ – Amateur Photographer

Sanctuary
Britain's Artists and their Studios

Sanctuary opens doors normally closed to the public, surveying 120 artists living and working in Britain today, from the most noteworthy to new, upcoming talent, Sanctuary offers a feast of specially commissioned photographs while following each artist through their working routines.

'Sanctuary is full of insights, revelations and thoughts on the modern art world and contemporary art practice, giving a vivid sense of what it means to be an artist at work today' – artdaily.org