History of design

Painted Travels: Portraits of Remarkable Places

An armchair discovery tour of truly remarkable places, captured in SJ Axelby’s inimitable watercolours. This follow-up volume to SJ Axelby’s Interior Portraits transports the reader to bars, cafes, museums, shops, hotels, tearooms, restaurants, gardens, trains and more, around the world.

Painted Travels: Portraits of Remarkable Places

An armchair discovery tour of truly remarkable places, captured in SJ Axelby’s inimitable watercolours. This follow-up volume to SJ Axelby’s Interior Portraits transports the reader to bars, cafes, museums, shops, hotels, tearooms, restaurants, lobbies, vineyards, trains, casinos, members’ clubs and more, around the world.

Queen Elizabeth II: A Lifetime Dressing for the World Stage

Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world’s best designers.

Reversing Into The Future: New Wave Graphics 1977–1990

Reversing into the Future: New Wave Graphics 1977–1990 is a unique and fascinating book of graphic design history curated from Andrew Krivine’s personal and vast collection of original posters, flyers, artworks and memorabilia from the golden age of New Wave.

Spring Light: The Anglepoise® Story

This accessible and comprehensive book shines a light on the design history of the famous Anglepoise lamp. Starting with the beginnings of the company with George Carwardine, the designer behind the lamp, the book takes you through an illuminating journey of the development and influence of this British icon.

100 Posters That Changed The World

A collection of the world’s most memorable, provocative, best-selling and groundbreaking posters from Johannes Gutenberg to Barack Obama.

100 Posters That Changed The World

A collection of the world’s most memorable, provocative, best-selling and groundbreaking posters from Johannes Gutenberg to Barack Obama.

Too Fast to Live Too Young to Die: Punk & post punk graphics 1976-1986

Praise for the Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die exhibition:

“A fascinating look at how punk and new wave music met the eye” New York Times

“An absolute joy” Financial Times

The largest unique collection of printed memorabilia from the punk and post-punk movements.

Fabulous Frocks: A celebration of dress design

This book contains everything you need to know about modern history of dress design, from the corset-free styles of 1920s flappers to the conceptual constructions of modern artists.

The Story of Tools

A unique book exploring the beauty, culture and craft of tools.

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