Heaven on the hudson

Heaven on the Hudson

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Heaven on Earth

One of the world’s most respected writers on art investigates the very different ways painting has given form to the afterlife.

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Heaven on Earth

A superbly written and tightly argued appraisal of the political and religious ramifications of one of the fundamental topics in the history of art â

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Snow Approaching on the Hudson

August Kleinzahler has earned admiration for his musical, precise poems that are grounded in the people, places and language among which he has lived.

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On the Line

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Susan Meiselas: On the Frontline

A landmark survey of celebrated Magnum photographer Susan Meiselas’s views on her work and the role of the documentary photographer.

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On Photographs

A personally guided introduction to photographic images and what they mean by one of the leading writers and curators of our time

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Hegarty on Creativity

Creativity isn't an occupation, its a preoccupation. It is at the very core of what makes us human. Its also a fundamental challenge that everyone fac

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Four Views on Heaven

What will heaven be like? Four Views on Heaven invites readers into a conversation between the traditional view of heaven, its counter with the new ea

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Knocking On Heaven's Door

Guides you through the ideas, and charts the progress we have made in understanding the universe - from Galileo and Newton to Einstein and the Large H

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Heaven on Earth

An illustrated history of sixteen of the world's greatest cathedrals, interwoven with the lives, legacies and scandals of the people who built them.

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Heaven on Earth

In this exuberant anthology, Wendy Cope attempts to prove that misery does not have all the best lines. Here is a collection of poems which is unasham

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HEAVEN on EARTH

Over a hundred years ago Somerville and Ross galloped across the pages of popular Irish literature writing of horses, hunts and high jinks. Today, Wex

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How Life on Earth Began

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

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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

A unique combination of travel guide and popular history that takes the reader on a vivid journey to the Rome of the Caesars.

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Giza and the Pyramids

A landmark publication – the definitive account of the greatest archaeological monument in the world by the leading authorities on the site, maki

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Archaeology: The Whole Story

A comprehensive guide through our whole human past that takes the reader on a tour through time and across the globe to every site of archaeological i

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Evolution: The Whole Story

Contains everything you need to know about the development and survival of life on Earth. This book includes detailed comparative anatomy, evolutionar

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Tale of the Axe

An ambitious yet accessible account of Britain’s Neolithic Revolution that examines how the early agricultural settlers on our island shaped thei

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Rethinking The Modular

Building on the visionary design system that architect Fritz Haller and engineer aul Scharer developed in 1965 for Swiss furniture company USM, this t

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Sleeping Beauty Theatre: Put on your own show - Su Blackwell

<p>A?magical pop-up theatre with exquisitely designed scenery sheets, props and character sticks for children to stage their own productions of Sleeping Beauty</p> <p>Following the success of her strikingly original storybook The Fairytale Princess, Su Blackwell’s sumptuous fairytale images, cut out from the pages of classic fables, are now brought to li...

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Metalwork from the Arab World and the Mediterranean

The latest book in the series on the treasures of The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait.

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Caribbean Art (World of Art) - Roland Penrose (EN)

A new, updated and expanded edition of this classic survey on the history of Caribbean art, featuring the work of over 100 artists from the period of colonialism to the present day

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Can We Save The Planet?

A topical, well-balanced and in-depth book that surveys the detrimental impact humans have had on the planet over the last 250 years, and evaluates wh

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Pop Art Thames & Hudson Ltd

Small, smart, essential – an accessible introduction to the Pop Art movement, offering a new perspective on canonical works and highlighting its international reach....

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Miró (World of Art) - Roland Penrose (EN)

A new edition of this classic survey on the life and work of Spanish surrealist, Joan Miró, by his close friend, historian and fellow artist Roland Penrose

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The Red Sea Scrolls: How Ancient Papyri Reveal the Secrets of the Pyramids - Mark Lehner

<p>Pierre Tallet’s discovery of the Red Sea Scrolls – the world’s oldest surviving written documents – in 2013 was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of Egyptology. These papyri, written some 4,600 years ago, combined with Mark Lehner’s research and theories, change what we thought we knew about the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Here, for the...

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Hoot and Howl across the Desert

A journey to fifteen of the harshest environments on Earth, where only the toughest creatures survive.

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Graphic Design in the Twentieth Century

A new edition of this seminal survey on the history of graphic design in the twentieth century.

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In Search of the Irish Dreamtime

By comparing the world depicted in the earliest Irish literary tradition with the archaeological evidence available on the ground, the author explores

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Artists Who Will Change the World

The essential guide for any art aficionado keen to put their finger on the pulse of tomorrow’s art.

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Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years

The first book to concentrate on the early ceramic work of â€Transvestite Potter’, bestselling author, broadcaster and social commentator Grays

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Ancient Magic in Greece and Rome: A Hands-on Guide - Philip Matyszak

<p>Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and Romans used magic, who performed it – and why. Magic was everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. Magic packed a cloud of water vapour with energy enough to destroy a house with one well-aimed thunderbolt. It was everyd...

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Flowering: The Autobiography of Judy Chicago

In this provocative and resonant autobiography, world-renowned artist and feminist icon Judy Chicago reflects on her extraordinary life and career.

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Mrs Hudson and the Spirits' Curse

From acclaimed Richard a Judy Book Club author Martin Davies comes a rollicking new take on Sherlock Holmes: Mrs Hudson a the SpiritsÂ’ Curse, the fir

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The New Modernist House - Patricia Callan

Mid-century modern continues its resurgence. Discover Australia's best examples of modernist residential architecture thoughtfully adapted for the present day. The intuitive design, sunlit spaces and tranquil vibe of Modernist houses still have an enduring appeal today. But can these homes be updated for contemporary living while maintaining the integrity of the original...

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The Super Bloom Handbook - Jac Semmler

Everyone needs flowers in their life: this is an easy guide to growing your own. Have you always wanted flowers at your fingertips but were not sure how to get started? Or even what to do to grow beauty? Featuring forty of the easiest and most beautiful flowers to grow for any space, The Super Bloom Handbook will show you how. From bearded irises and roses to pelargoniu...

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Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary - Jean-Luc Fromental

'Thames &amp; Hudson’s new star signing is a detective in skinny jeans and a hoodie with cat ears who features in a stylish graphic novel series aimed at six- to 10-year-olds that’s endorsed by none other than Posy Simmonds … young readers ought to lap up Miss Cat’s tightly plotted tale and fun, memorable characters' Observer The first book in a new irresistible grap...

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Camper Heaven

Showcasing amazing vans and their owners from around the world, Camper Heaven will inspire you to take off on the road trip of a lifetime.

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The Aztec Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Stories and Legends - Camilla Townsend

The essential guide to the world of Aztec mythology, based on Nahuatl-language sources that challenge the colonial history passed down to us by the Spanish. How did the jaguar get his spots? What happened to the four suns that came before our own? Where was Aztlan, mythical homeland of the Aztecs? For decades, the popular image of the Mexica people – better known today ...

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Cold War Steve – Journal of The Plague Year

Back with a vengeance, collage superstar Cold War Steve goes viral, casting a scathing view on the past year on Plague Island.

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Why CanÂ’t I Feel the Earth Spinning?

An irreverent but informative primer on what makes the world go round. For children aged 7+.

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Defending Heaven

Details the epic struggle between the mighty Chinese dynasties and their Mongol foesBased on first class research and told in accessible, compelling s

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Heaven's Door

The public demand for radical change in law and order in the wake of a catalytic event on a tough East London estate. Now the new government, who swep

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The MR PORTER Guide to a Better Day

<p>A dawn-to-dusk instruction manual for living effortlessly and elegantly in the modern worldThe MR PORTER Guide To A Better Day covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, from morning rituals, to flawless grooming to handy tips for taking the work out of your working and social life. Compiled by MR PORTER’s Editors and featuring wisdom from Messrs Tom Ford, Laird H...

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The Portrait Photographer´s Manual - Cian Oba-Smith

<p>A comprehensive introduction to the styles and techniques of portrait photography. Through simple projects on subjects such as 'Making Self-Portraits' and 'Capturing Personal Moments' as well as captivating profiles of twenty internationally acclaimed photographers, Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson give you a visual tour of the medium. Perfect for the aspiring por...

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The Beauty Brief : An Insider´s Guide to Skincare - Katie Service

<p>Katie Service has years of experience in the beauty industry, working as the Editorial Beauty Director at Harrods and with world-famous makeup artists such as Charlotte Tilbury, and top brands from Chanel to Tom Ford. Here, she shares her secret tips and tricks, giving you the low-down on which ingredients, products and procedures to adopt or avoid, whatever your...

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The Monocle Book of Photography: Reportage from Places Less Explored - Andrew Tuck

<p>The best photo assignments from the Monocle archive, published to mark the magazine's fifteenth anniversary. Back in 2007 the first issues of Monocle magazine hit newsstands and kiosks around the globe. At its core was a pledge to commission all original photography – capturing the world on film, on the ground and in the moment. The cover of that first issue fea...

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Garden City: Supergreen Buildings, Urban Skyscapes and the New Planted Space - Anna Yudina

<p>A spectacular global survey of the new buildings merging architecture and nature to transform our cities for a sustainable future. Concrete horizons, urban sprawl, high-density living: never have our cities and their buildings been in greater need of greening. Yet what's required is more than an occasional vertical garden or living roof. Featuring seventy proje...

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Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven

As a result, he’s seen ghosts up close and personal, whether it be while combing through an abandoned house in his native Iowa as a child or reco

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Joe Zucker

The first comprehensive monograph on the art of Joe Zucker.

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Scarves

The definitive work on scarves in the 20th century.

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Complete Roman Legions

Focusing on the legions as the core of the Roman army, and chronicling their individual histories in detail, this volume builds on the thematic accoun

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Polaroid Project

The definitive illustrated publication on the art and science of Polaroid.

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Contemporary House India

A major overview of the most innovative, ambitious and beautiful houses on the Indian subcontinent.

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Hokusai

A major publication on HokusaiÂ’s remarkable late work, incorporating fresh scholarship on the sublime paintings and prints the artist created in the

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Celtic Myths

As well as vividly exploring the tales, the author brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the m

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Make to Know

A deep dive into the minds of the most imaginative people on the planet that lays bare the revelatory nature of the creative journey.

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Theatre of Apparitions

A study of the connections between photography, drawing, the mind and the body. In this book, the images were inspired by the simple act of drawing on

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History of Pictures for Children

David Hockney and Martin Gayford take children on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our

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