A celebration of outdoor swimming – looking at the history, design and social aspect of pools. The 1930s architecture of the pools is often sleek and elegant, evoking…
August 2020Hardcover$29.95978-1-84994-623-0Batsford
An illuminating look at a controversial architectural style – and its finest examples Post-modernism was the 1980s’ counter to Brutalism but fell out of fashion until its best…
November 2017Hardcover$35.00978-1-84994-450-2Batsford
Colour it in psychedelic colours, in tasteful tones, in all shades of orange! But just colour it! Recapture the purest sense of creativity by colouring in the most…
September 2015Non-traditional book$9.95978-1-84994-287-4Batsford
An updated edition of Paul Keres’ classic endgame instructor, designed specifically for practical players with over 500 extra diagrams to facilitate learning and memorisation of critical lines of…
July 2018Trade Paperback$21.95978-1-84994-495-3Batsford
A practical companion to help kids enjoy outdoor activities and adventures even when it’s rainy, snowy or windy. As the weather turns into autumn and the kids start…
September 2017Trade Paperback$12.95978-1-84994-438-0Batsford
A guide to the increasingly popular trend of transforming data into beautiful textile art. This stylish and fascinating book from up-and-coming textile art star Jordan Cunliffe shows how…
September 2022Hardcover$34.99978-1-84994-719-0Batsford
Following on from her textile hit Slow Stitch, author Claire Wellesley-Smith considers the importance of connection and ideas around wellbeing when using textiles for individuals and communities, including…
April 2021Hardcover$34.95978-1-84994-607-0Batsford
Flowers by Rosie Sanders is a large-format book that showcases over 80 of her finest flower paintings in exquisite detail. Often compared to the artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Rosie…
November 2016Hardcover$40.00978-1-84994-397-0Batsford
Award-winning and hugely popular artist Rosie Sanders showcases the beauty of the rose in her follow up to Rosie Sanders Flowers. Over 80 stunning paintings and sketches are…
September 2019Hardcover$40.00978-1-84994-552-3Batsford
An ode to sea swimming—looking at the architecture, history, and social significance of sea pools. The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents,…
September 2023Hardcover$35.00978-1-84994-767-1Batsford
“United across centuries, these women’s voices open doors to lost worlds and make them seem familiar. A modern classic.” —Alison Weir A captivating collection of extracts from women’s…
February 2024Hardcover$34.95978-1-84994-815-9Batsford
Ever wondered what we get up to behind closed doors? This anonymous collection of postcards will show you, in glorious technicolour detail. Following on from her bestselling Lockdown…
October 2022Hardcover$17.99978-1-84994-771-8Batsford
Immerse yourself in the sublime words of the Bard with this sumptuous anthology of Shakespearean snippets, with one extract for every night of the year. Chosen especially by…
April 2024Hardcover$35.00978-1-84994-824-1Batsford
A collection of Eleanor Crow’s beautiful watercolours of classic shopfronts. Published in partnership with Spitalfields Life Books, this timely volume celebrates the small neighbourhood shops of London. As…
September 2019Hardcover$24.95978-1-84994-562-2Batsford
