The ultimate reference on one of the most influential product designers of all time
For more than sixty years Dieter Rams has defined the look, feel, and function of some of the world's best-loved
More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color
The definitive monograph on Dieter Rams, one of the most influential product designers of the twentieth century
As head of design at Braun from 1961 to 1995, Dieter Rams created some of the twent
The definitive history of Braun – the pioneering German electronics brand that changed the face of modern design
Since 1921, Braun has been shaping the way we live through timeless designs that ar
This definitive survey of one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design offers a rich overview of all aspects of the subject. It covers mid-century furniture, light
The most innovative, iconic, and influential products ever designed - from 1663 to the present day
Originating from the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking three-volume Phaidon Design Classics, th
A revised edition of this popular history of design, updated to reflect innovations since the book's first publication in 2016.
Design: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key developments,
A comprehensive look at hundreds of graphic works
Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design—with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea—has distilled the spirit of each age. Surroun
When it comes to designing effective signages that are also appealing to the eye, a delicate balance needs to be struck. On one hand, a wayfinding system has to avoid confusion and reduce stress for
Lampshade maker and self-proclaimed junk shop junkie, Natalia Price-Cabrera (aka Mols & Tati-Lois) discovered a huge gap in the market when she set about making lampshades. There were so few inspirin
Design in Japan is deeply rooted in the country’s historic craft culture, profound understanding of materials and commitment to functionality. These qualities yield chairs, cups and other daily use i
We live in the age of the Anthropocene: human activity is the dominant force affecting the climate and man-made and organic materials are becoming irreversibly intertwined. As natural resources dwind
An elegant exploration of the hugely influential simplicity, beauty, and functionality of Nordic design - timeless, yet on trend
From literature to food, lifestyle to fashion, cinema to architectu
An unprecedented, essential field guide to more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design
From legendary classics to anonymous objects that are indispensable in homes and offices
One of the most thought-provoking and influential designers in the world – she once declared ‘the only reason I’m in fashion is to destroy the word “conformity”’ – Vivienne Westwood has been reinvent
Explore centuries of timeless textiles from the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes
In the far east of France, close to the German and Swiss borders, lies the historic city of Mulhouse. During the e
50 of the most legendary and coveted motorcycles of all time
Dream Rides: The most spectacular bikes on the planet. From the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller to the 2020 Aston Martin AMB 001, this boo
Hokusai Maximus
The most distinguished artist of Edo-period Japan, explored like never before
At the age of six, Hokusai was said to have painted his first picture, and a year after his death age
Dive into the depths of Avatar: The Way of Water with this definitive guide.
Created in close collaboration with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and written by experts who worked on the f
Twórczość Zdzisława Beksińskiego, gdy patrzymy na niemal już półwieczny dorobek tego artysty, wykazuje niesłychaną spójność duchową. Przemiany dotyczą technik, środków artystycznych i formalnych, a n
W tym albumie pragniemy zaprezentować niewątpliwe piękno kraju leżącego nad Wisłą. Tutaj każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Zaczynając od wybrzeża Morza Bałtyckiego wraz z szerokimi plażami i nadmorskim
Explore a cute and comforting collection of adorable felines in this beautifully designed gift book.
The Cat features over 50 species from around the world, displaying the sheer variety, beauty an
A visual journey through Vienna’s dazzling history
Vienna combines drama and elegance like no other. For centuries the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the stately city on the Danube, has been
40 years of era-defining photography, now in an accessible edition
When Benedikt Taschen asked the most important portrait photographer working today, Annie Leibovitz, to collect her pictures in a