‘What really makes it sing are judicious selections of Beaton’s own words, his colourful illustrations and sly caricatures’ – The World of Interiors
‘A keepsake jewel for the bookshelf which is full of variety and personality that makes you appreciate Beaton’s vision’ – Professional Photographer

‘A cool perma-gallery’ – Cooler

‘An impressive piece of visual design … for anyone with a love of cycling, this app is excellent value for money and a great reference’ – twohundredby200 Magazine

‘Excellent, heavily illustrated … beautiful … far more important than just satisfying morbid, macabre voyeurism. Koudounaris’s commentary is intelligent, informative and sympathetic … an eloquent testament to art’s ability to help create meaning in the midst of an often seemingly meaningless existence … an articulate, potent and beautiful testament to the need to affirm life’ – Fortean Times
‘Well written, richly referenced and contains some cracking quotes … the book is imbued with a timeless, classy appeal … If you’re into art, history, culture, eschatology or are just plain weird then you will be impressed by this beautiful book’ – The Royal College of Pathologists Bulletin

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

‘The title of Tristan Manco’s book says it all, but it doesn’t quite prepare the reader for the sheer amount of visual interest collected in this fascinating book … the work by the 38 artists featured here demands attention and warrants a closer look’ – Creative Review

‘An engaging, thought-provoking and often entertaining read … there is a veritable feast of colourful individuals in this new take on the distant past … very compelling … a must for those who are bored by (or feel they know everything about) our Roman heritage’ – BBC History Magazine

‘Lavishly illustrated, but also a good read thanks to the inclusion of juicy facts, quotes and anecdotes that put wallpaper into the wider context of art and literature … a worthy addition to any interior enthusiast’s library’ – The World of Interiors

‘With every revision it has become more attractive to look at, so that now the entire book is in full colour. It is immaculately fact-checked and proofed, there are huge reading lists, a fat index and plentiful photos and diagrams. But it is the book’s intellectual ambition that really gives it the edge. And it is this that makes Renfrew and Bahn’s Archaeology a book that anyone with a strong curiosity about the world around them can enjoy … this is a book from archaeologists who have made their own marks in distinguished careers … in wide-ranging detail, it conveys the excitement of archaeology, and the enormous challenges it faces’ – British Archaeology

‘Insights are plentiful and not a few preconceptions and prejudices are connected … a worthy addition to the mass of contemporary documents that are destined to become important archives for researchers of the future. Thames & Hudson have a solid history of excellent, cutting-edge visual arts publishing … and this is no exception. A fascinating opportunity to peek behind the scenes into the private world of the art professional’ – F22 Magazine

‘Beautifully produced, fascinating … a pantheon of prose portraits, images and paintings, a gleeful gallery of gay lives … Gay Life Stories skips, twirls and trots through time, capturing snapshots of lives that surprise, move and intrigue’ – Jackie Kay, The Observer
‘Balanced and illuminating’ – The Scottish Herald

‘A great introduction to aviation … presents the basics of flying, and beyond, in a fun and engaging way, with colourful step-by-step guides to explain the science and technology … has a friendly tone with a scrapbook feel … perfectly tailored to the curiosity of a budding young aviator and is a great start to inspire and encourage youngsters to get airborne’ – Flyer Magazine

‘This page-turner is a vivid picture of a unique culture and an unrivalled opportunity to tour some of Ireland’s most atmospheric houses’ – Ireland’s Homes, Interiors & Living

‘A poignant and evocative collection’ – Dazed & Confused

‘Carefully researched and persuasive … Utere felix (use with good fortune) – this motto, found on Roman military decorations, will be one easily applied to Rome and the Sword’ – Times Literary Supplement

‘Packed with beautiful photographs and gives rare access to the private worlds of these inspiring artists’ – The Evening Standard
'For anyone interested in British art, it is a gold mine’ – Art Quarterly

‘A cornucopia of novel ideas’ – Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine

‘Sumptuous survey of a glorious civilization … there are hundreds of colour photographs and diagrams throughout, and the book design is clear and logical throughout … a clear and lucid text … If we think we know all about the Greeks, there are plenty of surprises here … succeeds in making us look again with fresh eyes at even such an iconic site as the Parthenon … splendid’ – Eastern Daily Press

‘Superlative … Big, compendious and colourful … its breadth is admirable, extending across the entire range of art and architecture … Its depth is deeply impressive too’ – The Scotsman

‘Thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated … an entertaining, accessible survey of remarkable LGBT lives’ – The List
‘Engaging … a beautiful book, and a welcome addition to what some call ‘gay studies’ and others simply see as a celebration of human sexuality in all its diversity’
– Time Out, Book of the Week

‘This book is a gem … Petry’s wonderful book illustrates hundreds of artists […] but it is the way in which the arguments for creative alliance are presented that really grab the attention … A highly recommended, thoroughly enjoyable, informative read’ – Royal West of England Academy

‘In this day of e-readers and downloads, it is refreshing to see a celebration of the real thing – books. Bookshelf does so in a relevant rather than nostalgic way, taking a look at clever, beautiful and useful examples of modern shelving design’ – The Daily Telegraph

‘The latest in a beautifully illustrated series on cities and culture in dynamic epochs of the ‘modernist’ era … the pictures themselves often give an original take on familiar features and personalities’ – The Sunday Telegraph

‘Lavish, cleanly designed doorstep of a book … the triumph is in the photography of Robin Friend’ – RA Magazine

‘An impressive volume that looks at one of the greatest periods of art in a genuinely new and fascinating way … huge and beautifully illustrated … the text is clearly and engagingly written without an excess of technical vocabulary … quite as remarkable as its breadth of analysis is the sheer quantity and quality of the illustrations’ – Country Life

Picture Book of the Week – New Statesman

‘The ultimate guide to the key fashion designers and couture houses of the 20th century and a must have for the fashion enthusiast … this extraordinary whirlwind journey from one designer to the next is not only captivating but a stunning catwalk show of your own’ – Making Jewellery

'A sumptuous compilation of the characterful photographs, sparkling essays and elegant illustrations produced by Cecil Beaton for the style bible’ – Metro

‘A glorious indulgence! … the illustrations are sumptuous. Whether you’ve visited the
exhibition and want more, or are unable to get there, this is the book for you’ – Leisure Painter
‘[Margaret Drabble’s essay is] perceptive and closely reasoned … a tremendous book’ – The Birmingham Post
‘A great book for any fan of Hockney, with plenty of surprises for those familiar with his earlier work’ – The Market Magazine

‘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
‘If you want a heads-up on what tomorrow’s antiques might be, this book can help’ – The Jeweller

‘A colourful compendium of same-sex love through the ages’ – The Independent
‘An upbeat and inspirational take on the heroes and heroines from history who have pushed a same sex love agenda … it’s printed on really, really nice, high-quality paper with a ribbon bookmark and everything. For all your iPadding technological advances, nothing quite beats a well-written gay reference book’ – Gay Times

‘Everything representing the 60s cultural boom from models to architects parades through this luscious book’– Saga

‘A thrilling story of academic rivalry, bigotry, chewing gum and – wait for it – penis perforation’ – The Daily Mail

‘Fascinating … a rare experience now available at an exceptionally small price … much to be recommended for the delight of the general reader and for the enlightenment of students of archaeology’ – The Historical Association

‘Both marvellously illuminating and beautifully illuminated … a perfect marriage of simple, clear text and spellbinding pictures … breathtaking … these wise words and stunning pictures offer a humbling story and a visual feast’ – Casebook

‘A celebration … The sumptuous images of these colourful and precious objects, many reproduced at actual size, make this production a pleasure to handle and glance through …’ – The Art Newspaper

'Banish drab January with this explosion of new paintings … an extraordinary body of new work’ – Daily Express

'David Hockney's trumpeted and garlanded landscape show at the Royal Academy is more than just the must-see art exhibition of the new year, though it is certainly that too. It is also a bold assertion about the place of skill, craftsmanship and beauty in the making of art, which sets Hockney gloriously at odds with much of art's recent past'– Guardian Online

'Hockney, in his works here so persistently at war with the boundaries of painting, has no trouble turning this conflict into graceful, meditative works with a profound, almost moving love of place' – The ArtsDesk.com

'A Bigger Picture' is abundant, thrilling testimony to the twenty-first century artist’s many opportunities to make work on a vast scale ... and the catalogue is 'stunning' – Times Literary Supplement

‘Important … For anyone with an interest in the jeweler’s craft, historic gemstones, the British monarchy and British history, 'The Crown Jewels' will be a delight’ – Period Homes & Interiors

‘Leafing through this book’s more than 300 pages, one immediately sees that Gordon has drawn deeply from a vast stash of knowledge, and she has written with conviction that cloth is essential for human existence … a rich, generous book’ – Surface Design Journal

‘Lavishly and glamorously illustrated, with a wide selection of original designs and production shots, all beautifully presented ...’ – Opera

‘It’s visually stunning, it’s also practical – the best visual glossary explaining the components
of a bike that I’ve seen’ – The Observer
‘Beautiful’ – Computer Arts Magazine
‘The concept and implementation are all but immaculate … I doubt I could recommend this highly enough; it’s probably worth buying an iPad for’ – The Washing Machine Post

‘Masterful … the layout and colour combinations are a delight … Wilson is an author of deep erudition who writes without a trace of pedantry. He is passionate to convince us that understanding what lies on the surface of these monuments will lead us into the soul of their patrons and creators’ – The World of Interiors

‘Wonderful … manages to get across the richness and variety of those two centuries by presenting us with the lives of nearly one hundred people who fashioned the modern world’ – Good Book Guide

‘Highly readable … endlessly fascinating … Gordon brings history to life with real warmth and insight’ – Embroidery

‘Innovative … the resonance between archive and contemporary photography becomes sharp, vibrant and telling … a highly detailed and informative pictorial biography on the legend that is Coco Chanel’ – f22 Magazine