Phaidon celebrates 20 years of children’s books!
Bones, bears, and blue chip artists - how our children’s books authors and illustrators imagined new worlds for inquisitive kids.
New Books for the New Year: Emerald Drifters
In her second Monacelli book the UK-born, US-based, photographer Cig Harvey shares her distinctive images of beauty, nature, sensory experience, and domestic life.
New Books for the New Year: Sunny Days, Taco Nights
Although he’s received acclaim for his fine dining reinvention of Mexican cuisine, Enrique Olvera’s guilty pleasure has always been the everyday taco. Now he’s created a book dedicated to the (not so) humble foodstuff.
New Books for the New Year: Elliott Erwitt: DogDogs
500 wet noses, 2000 paws, fur galore, and one late, great English satirist’s prose peek from the pages of this reissue of the Magnum photographer’s most-loved book.
New Books for the New Year: The Rose Book
Over 200 spectacular images alongside essays by big thinkers from the worlds of fashion, art and horticulture, take readers on a journey of discovery, highlighting our enduring connection to the rose and the ways it's inspired artists and image-makers throughout time.
New Books for the New Year: Made by MSCHF
Our new book on the often chaotic, always innovative, Brooklyn collective harnesses their unique brand of subversive humour to tell the story of how they operate and generate ideas.
New Books for the New Year: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea with Children: Rose Bakery
Food world legend Rose Carrarini creates a beautiful book for adults who want to cook with the kids in their lives.
New Books for the New Year: Barbecue: Smoked & Grilled Recipes from Across the Globe
Hugh Mangum shows you how to fire up a fabulous barbie with Spanish sardines, Ghanian goat, Australian cabbage and Marmite, and even Icelandic cheesecake.
New Books for the New Year: Mid-Century Modern Designers
Dominic Bradbury’s latest in-depth look at the seemingly timeless movement lays bare the people behind the products.
New Books for the New Year: Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design
Discover 25 design styles you didn’t know about through 150 incredible interiors from the world’s leading designers.
New Books for the New Year: Harland Miller: XXX
Featuring over 100 of his letter paintings, studio pics, and a VERY lively interview with The Design Museum’s Tim Marlow, the artist with a love of language is back.
‘No one told me what to do or how to do it.’ How Jonathan Becker became the pre-eminent photographer of 20th and 21st-century high life.
In the second part of our interview the Time Lost photographer talks about Frank Sinatra, Donald Trump and some of the darker places photography took him to.
Remembering Vefa Alexiadou, a culinary icon who transformed Greek cuisine
We pay tribute to our Greece the Cookbook author who has died aged 91.
INTERVIEW: How Jonathan Becker captured contemporary America and beyond.
Jonathan Becker is one of the great visual storytellers of our time. Our new book Lost TIme collects photographs from across his career, charting his journeys through New York, Paris, and London from the 1970s to the 2010s.
Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy lands in New York
Michael Goldberg talks Phaidon through the latest incarnation of the 1987 art amusement park that features works by Basqiat, Haring, and Hockney.
The story behind our new Holiday Gifting campaign
What was the late 70s artwork that inspired the concept? Read on to find out.
Phaidon hosts author events in New York, London, and Dublin
Great Women Sculptors, Leading Hotels of the World, Love How You Live, and The Contemporary African Kitchen are among the new books celebrated at select gatherings
Meet the Author with the Best Job in the World – Ben Mims
The food researcher, recipe tester, and author of Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World, tells us all we need to know and more about cookies.
Dominic Bradbury talks us through the Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces
Sculptural statements, colourful facades, curvaceous concrete, Mid-Century Modern really was a golden age for architecture
Meet the Chef - Alexander Smalls
The superstar chef curator of our new book The Contemporary African Kitchen on his journey from opera house to African continent via upscale restaurants.
Anna Park releases her debut lithograph Look, look., 2024
KAWS and Billie Eilish are fans, she’s just had her first institutional show outside the US and has been called ‘a major new figure in drawing today’. We talk to the Korean-born, Brooklyn-based artist on an incredible career curve right now.
Great Woman Sculptor Arlene Shechet tells Phaidon about her new edition New Dawn, 2024
‘Dawn is the beginning of everything. I thought that was perfect because it’s my first small sculpture. It’s a new thing that I’m doing.’
Meet the Chef - Max Rocha
The Café Cecilia founder tells us about his perfect dinner party dish, that time he set the kitchen on fire, the one food he’ll never eat, and why he still asks himself: what would Ruth Rogers do?
How the Eyes on Iran graphic design was created
Our new book Graphic Classics reveals the back stories to some of the most momentous designs in history
How the Black Lives Matter graphic design was created
Our new book Graphic Classics reveals the back stories to some of the most momentous designs in history
How the Obama Progress/ Hope graphic design was created
Our new book Graphic Classics reveals the back stories to some of the most momentous designs in history
Did you know planet earth has over 3 trillion trees?
And botanists, conservationists, art historians, and museum curators picked some of the best artistic representations of them over 3,500 years for our new book, Tree: Exploring the Arboreal World
How two brothers saved their dad's restaurant from ruin
Mangal II: Stories and Recipes tells how a neighbourhood restaurant, loved by artists Gilbert & George, survived against all odds
It’s official - Ben Mims has the best job in the world
The author of Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World researched and ‘tested’ cookies for years, in order to create our latest food bible
How Sybil and David Yurman redefined the concept of 10,000 hours
Our new book Sybil and David Yurman: Artists and Jewelers describes the skill, inspiration, and hard work the artist couple put into reinventing American jewelry
The architecture of optimism
Glamourous, forward thinking and expressive, the buildings in Atlas of Mid-Century Masterpieces reflect an era when the world was full of hope
Take a look inside the east London café that became a hit with the international fashion crowd
Chic, informal, and with a fascinating back story, Café Cecila is so much more than a neighbourhood restaurant
The hidden history of graphics
Our new book Graphic Classics features many of the unsung heroes of graphic design alongside new designers – it’s time you knew about them
Louis Poulsen celebrates its 150th anniversary at Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign
TF Chan, author of our new book Louis Poulsen: First House of Light, is among guests at the design event
A compelling portrait of the man behind many of the best portraits ever taken
Jonathan Becker is one of the great visual storytellers of our time, our new book Lost Time collects photographs from across his career, charting his journeys in New York, Paris, and London from the 1970s to the 2010s
The story behind David Yurman's cable bracelet
Yurman's most famous piece was the result of a simple question: Would Sybil like it?
Phaidon chef authors win big at The World's 50 Best Restaurants and James Beard Awards
The 2024 awards see our food book stars recognised and rewarded
The story behind Alexander Girard's wooden figures and more
Our new book, Alexander Girard: Let The Sun In, focuses on the designer's work with George Nelson, Charles & Ray Eames and other mid-century modernists
Phaidon and Sotheby’s celebrate the publication of Peter Marino’s latest book Ten Modern Houses
Artists Genesis Tramaine and Nicole Wittenberg, collectors Carol Saper and Georgina Brandolini d’Adda, and writer Bob Colacello are among guests at the New York event.
Spring snapshot: highlights from this season’s events
Mario Sorrenti, Marc Jacobs, Martin Parr, Peter Marino and a host of special guests celebrate Phaidon books at special events
Why Mickalene Thomas is so hot right now
With a show at The Broad, countless awards, and glowing press profiles, it's all snapping into focus for one of our favourite artists.
Announcing the sixth volume of the acclaimed Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné
The latest volume in the series covers Warhol's paintings and sculptures from mid-1977 to 1980
The story behind Andy Warhol's Heart paintings
Volume 6 of The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné documents the enormously inventive period of Warhol’s career from mid-1977-1980, including his two series of Heart paintings
The Story behind Andy Warhol's Portraits of Liza Minnelli
Volume 6 of The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné traces the enormously inventive period of Warhol’s career from mid-1977-1980, including his flourishing portrait practice, with sitters such as Liza Minnelli and Truman Capote documented in this new volume
The story behind Andy Warhol's BMW Art Car
Our new Catalogue Raisonné traces the enormously inventive period of Warhol’s career from mid-1977 to 1980 - Andy's Art Car is just one of the many works discussed
Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin tell you about their new book the Atlas of Never Built Architecture
Museums, art galleries, cemeteries, churches, bridges, skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, opera houses, and even a theatre boat that looks a bit like a UFO - imagine how different our world might have looked
The Tulip Garden author Polly Nicholson on the colours, the culture, and the rare bulb that costs more than a house
Nicholson started cultivating tulips15 years ago, and now has the largest collection of historic tulips in the UK. We asked her about her fascinating journey
Phaidon authors introduced their books at events in the US and Europe
Massimo Bottura, Dr. Todd Boyd, Linda Evangelista, and Magnus Resch presented their beautiful books in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles.
Diane von Furstenberg teams up with Target
The fashion legend and Own It author creates annual spring limited time offer
Martin Parr talks tells us about Fashion Faux Parr
Vogue, Gucci, (no Fiorucci) - the photographer's new book captures 30 years of his fashion photography
Duccio Malagamba on how he photographs Álvaro Siza buildings
The acclaimed architectural photographer tells us about new book Before / After
Thinking of buying art? Buy this book first!
How To Collect Art by Magnus Resch redefines how to buy art in the 21st century - for beginner and battle-scarred collector alike
Meet the artists making text-based art a thing
Our new book Vitamin Txt: Words in Contemporary Art features over a hundred artists working across the globe in a medium that’s way older than you think
Tattoo You introduces the artists turning the body into an art gallery
Almost a third of Americans and a quarter of Brits have a tattoo - our new book celebrates the artists who turned a subculture into popular culture
Want to start buying art? Then you really need this book
Magnus Resch has sought the advice of collectors, gallery owners, critics, and curators for his new book How to Collect Art
How Turner Duckworth created the Amazon 'smile' logo
Our new book I Love It What Is It lays bare the fascinating stories behind the brilliant branding done by the design company
Rapper's Deluxe tells the story of hip hop in a way that’s never been done before
Our new book traces the cultural movement from its humble underground origins through to its influence on the worlds of art, fashion, film, media, and more
Cerith Wyn Evans releases new Phaidon, Artspace, & White Cube edition
The acclaimed artist says his new print edition is “a threshold of sorts, where ambiguity is encouraged.”
Nick Waplington tells us how he got this photograph which is now a Phaidon limited edition
Untitled (Superman and Rabbit), 1989 (2023) was part of the esteemed photographer's highly acclaimed Living Room project
Dana Schutz launches new Phaidon & Artspace edition, Line Painter, 2023
'The subject for this etching came from a feeling that I had on the walk to the studio - a kind of awareness of the outside and inside.'
How Massimo Bottura’s mother made her presence known at Casa Maria Luigia
Massimo and Lara Gilmore talk about Slow Food, Fast Cars, how Massimo's mother inspired his latest venture, that time he proposed to Lara over the phone, and why you should never lose faith
Phaidon's My Art Books are selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023
The well-loved children's books are a must-have holiday gift on OprahDaily.com
Our Game Changers co-author on how gaming changed his life (and maybe yours too)
Simon Parkin on the designers changing video games, the most addictive game ever, and why we need to preserve them before they disappear
Latin American Artists and Money
Trace artists’ depiction of capitalism’s course through Latin America via our new book
Cerith Wyn Evans on Art, Life, & Everything In Between
A tour of the Tate archive at the age of 12 proved revelatory for the Welsh contemporary artist who went on to forge a life of conceptual art brilliance
Latin American Artists and Sexuality
The triumphs and troubles of Latin LGBTQIA+ artists are among the many insights in our latest groundbreaking art survey
Phaidon celebrates its 100th anniversary at Christie's, London
Tracey Emin, Harland Miller, Martin Parr, Gavin Turk, John Pawson, and David Dawson were among the guests
Latin American Artists and Power
Our new art survey includes many works and artists grappling with the region’s varied politics
Shoes! Shows! Suits! Thom Browne on designing for the future - after 20 years in business
Thom Browne hosted a VIP dinner in London last week, attended by Janet Jackson and Nick Knight – but before that there was a very special book talk at the V&A
Michael Raedecker releases very limited embroidered edition
The 10 unique prints feature glitter, thread, and acrylic on canvas
Latin American Artists and Religion
Understand how different faiths have been interpreted in the vibrant arts of this region
Latin American Artists and Race
Our new book traces the racial mix and more through artists’ eyes in this vibrant, culturally diverse continent
Anna Nyburg on the early days of Phaidon, 100 years ago
The author of our Émigrés book talks about Phaidon's formation in Vienna, the challenges it faced, and how it became the biggest arts publisher in the world
Junghyun Park on K-Food, success, and the best recipe for a hangover
We talk to America's best chef and The Korean Cookbook co-author and food historian Jungyoon Choi
Amanda Schuster tells you everything you need to know about Signature Cocktails
The cocktail trends taking place in a bar near you, the one cocktail anybody can make and how Mick Jagger reinvented the Tequila Sunrise are all revealed in this fascinating interview
Jason Hammel on the early inspirational days of Lula Cafe
Our interview with the chef and founder of America's favourite cafe sees him reflect on 20-hour days, marriage proposals, celebrity guests, and more
Linda Evangelista on her new Steven Meisel edition, playing Pink Floyd songs on the accordion, and why youth is not sustainable - but beauty is
Her whirlwind visit to London culminated in an open-hearted and often funny talk with Tim Blanks at FANE. Here are some of the highlights.
Steven Meisel honours his long-lasting collaboration with Linda Evangelista with the release of a limited edition photographic print
Phaidon is proud to present a new limited-edition photographic print by Steven Meisel to celebrate the release of the book Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel
Phaidon celebrates its 100th anniversary at Christie's, New York
Linda Evangelista, Rashid Johnson, Grace Coddington, Thom Browne and Madison Cox were among the guests
Ezra Petronio’s constellation of cultural icons caught on Polaroid
25 years of breath taking imagery are celebrated in Visual Thinking & Image Making, the new book by the creative visionary
How Ronan Bouroullec inspires himself Day After Day
The Paris designer has been drawing and photographing anything and everything every day for the last ten years. Now you can see the results
A micro guide to Maximalism
Loud, and louche, chaotic and colorful, but imbued with personality and passion, our new book is as much about attitude as it is about style
Phaidon's Interiors 100
Phaidon's ever expanding interiors list is the latest success in our 100 year history
Phaidon's Better Living 100
Smart advice on partying, gifting, and eating well, self-help for home and office life, alongside pithy words of artistic wisdom, (and you thought we just did ‘coffee table’ books!)
Mandy El-Sayegh - Why I Make Collage
'The cuts have already been made by life. I, as an agent of reassembly, am just selecting those cut things,' says the London-based artist featured in Vitamin C+
Michael Raedecker on Art, Life, & Everything In Between
The absence of human presence in this Dutch artist’s woven paintings invite us to contemplate architecture as a mental or emotional space
Phaidon's Architecture 100
Minimalists, maximalists, brutalists and postmodernists - Phaidon’s architecture list was rebuilt in recent years to become the best looking on the block
Phaidon's Photography 100
Fashion, fine art, underwater worlds and the human experience - our photography list captures the decisive moment in a flash
Phaidon's Fashion & Pop Culture 100
How couture, culture and creativity got a well-considered makeover on our publishing list
Look inside Craig's closet at the NYC AIDS Memorial Park
A new Jim Hodges installation recognises the resilience and courage of those who've lost loved ones
Phaidon's Food 100
The food and drinks books we’ve chosen to celebrate 100 years of creativity are the epitome of good taste
Gaetano Pesce on Art, Life, & Everything In Between
For this Italian artist, designer, and architect, right angles are wrong angles; his charming works challenge the monotony of modernity
Phaidon's Design 100
The best designs in the world deserve the best-designed books in the world. Here are just a few of them
Georgie Hopton - Why I Make Collage
The Vitamin C+ featured artist tells us how with collage, accidents rarely seem like failures
