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Following the success of Portrait of Britain and Portrait of Humanity, this second edition of the latter brings together 200 new portraits taken by photographers of all levels from all over the world, selected from tens of thousands of entries. The publication supports a world-touring exhibition which will visit USA, India, Hungary and among other places, bringing global exposure to the book. Each image in the book is accompanied by a short, telling story from each photographer, bringing home the humanity of those photographed.

The Barbican''s concrete towers and walkways are recognisable to many, but few are familiar with what lies inside its private boundaries: this is an urban oasis, complete with landscaped gardens, a church and a school, as well as the world-famous concert hall and arts complex. With over 30 interviews with residents new and old, accompanied by stunning photography, this book offers a chance to peer into the private homes and lives of those lucky enough to live in this iconic estate.

France, Italy, Argentina: all countries that probably come to mind when you think about really great wine. But what about Britain? Until relatively recently, British grapes paled in comparison to those grown in sunnier climes - but that''s not the case any longer. These days, our island is producing some of the world''s most exciting wines. This sumptuous coffee table book, filled with superb original photography, brings together personal interviews with some of the most inspiring people in Britain''s fast-growing, eclectic wine scene.

2020 brought a seismic break with normality. For those living in urban centres, lockdown made us wonder if city life as we knew it was gone forever. The images in this book express the anxiety, the love, the boredom, the intimacy, the grief, the tranquillity and the renewed appreciation of nature that isolation brought. Uncanny but often uplifting, they show London at a defining moment in its history - telling a story that will resonate far beyond the pandemic. Published in association with the Museum of London, whose collection of over 180,000 comprise a visual encyclopaedia of London''s history.

Swiss photographer Samuel Zeller reveals the quietness and serenity found in some of Europe''s greenest, manmade corners. Starting his project in Geneva''s botanical gardens, Zeller shoots plants through translucent glass, exploring how the shapes and refractions create a blurred beauty reminiscent of impressionist paintings. Using the same technique across London, Paris, Vienna, Berlin and beyond, the photographer draws on classical botanical illustrations from the 19th century to illustrate nature in a contemporary and unusual way.

There''s much more to Brighton than beaches and beer. We''ve gathered the very best that this seaside town has to offer, from where to get an exceptional cup of coffee to the top destinations for enjoying Brighton''s culture and nightlife. Grab a single-origin brew at Bond St Coffee before browsing the thriving independent shops in the Lanes (don''t miss Snooper''s Paradise); take a bracing bike ride along the undercliff path; and be spoiled for choice with a wealth of buzzing bistros and award-winning pubs. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider''s advice on what to do and see in Britain.

Brutalist architecture is commonly associated with a cold, austere aesthetic, but architects have long found ways of incorporating greenery into their designs, creating a striking contrast between hard concrete and the soft, organic shapes of plants. And if not designed, nature often has its own way of reclaiming the built environment. From green roofs to living walls, from the pocket gardens of Le Corbusier''s Unite d''Habitation to the lush couryards and conservatory of London''s Barbican Centre, Olivia Broome has curated an impressive selection of striking images from around the world.

It''s time to rediscover Britain. With more and more people shying away from international travel (through eco-conscious choice or pandemic necessity), we''re celebrating the inspiring getaways you can enjoy right here on our incredible island. Filled with exquisite photography, honest insider''s advice and the best of British hotel dining, rooms, grounds and spa experiences, this is a book both to have on your coffee table and impel you to pack a weekend bag. Visit an art-filled historic townhouse perched on a Cornish harbour, stay in a wildflowerfilled suite in the Scottish highlands, or stroll through the grounds of a Somerset manor to the on-site cider press, and find out just how much our shores have to offer.

Includes over 30 recipes from some of Britain's most exciting chefsA glance at the current list of British Michelin-starred chefs will tell you the food scene's historic gender imbalance is far from solved. Women, though traditionally encouraged to cook at home, have long been much less championed in professional kitchens. And yet, within this challenging environment, many women are pioneering change - from nurturing all-female teams to shaking up the narrative of what it means to be a woman and a chef. This book celebrates those at the forefront of modern food, and the experiences that got them there, bringing together insightful interviews, original portraits and each chef's most memorable recipe.

This is an anthology of fantastic photography of our feathered friends. Deliberately beautiful, the images in this precious book have a strong slant towards contemporary photography - looking at more modern, unusual projects from both famous and lesser known photographers around the world. Far away from the traditional and sometimes predictable photographs of birds in the garden or treetops, these pictures present birds in a new light, whether shot in the studio, on location or using surprisingly abstract techniques.

Anonymous family photos from Britain in the 50s to 80s provide an emotional glimpse of past lives.

From cutting-edge maker spaces to heritage workshops, London is a haven for creators. Make London will show you the city's most extraordinary studios and workshops with endless creative opportunities, whether you're a complete novice or enthusiastic craft hobbyist. Sculpt your vision in clay, shape molten glass, tuft your own masterpiece or delve into the art of bespoke spectacle making. Whether it's Japanese weaving or intricate paper marbling that calls to you, this guide invites you to participate in some hands-on activity and uncover London's thriving creative spaces.

A selection of stunning, logic defying buildings – twisted, contorted, turned, curved, choppy, bubbled – showcasing how creative architecture and design can be.This photographic collection will take you on a journey through some of the world's most stunningly unusual and imaginative buildings, from the terracotta-pink bubble palaces of southern France to the mind-bendingly warped houses of Poland. You'll discover structures shaped like dogs, shoes, and picnic baskets—each one a testament to the playful possibilities of architecture. From private homes to national libraries, towering churches inspired by mountains and glaciers, and architectural marvels spanning from Bilbao to Beijing, these buildings are united by a spirit of adventure and an unconventional approach to design. Each structure in this collection challenges traditional ideas of form and function, celebrating creativity and pushing the boundaries of what architecture can be.

Life is always winking at us, calling our attention to the beauty hidden in plain sight. This book is an invitation to explore the overlooked and find magic in the mundane.Life is always winking at us, calling our attention to the beauty hidden in plain sight. And yet, we often miss what’s right in front of our noses, either lost in thought or tethered to never-ending to-do lists. This is a handbook for anyone who feels some of the shine has worn off their daily life and wants to reconnect with the beauty hidden in plain sight. In this exquisite collection of photographs, poems and creative invitations, we are reminded that we don’t need to wait for miracles to be astonished. Wonder is a state of mind, available to us every day of our lives.

Newest title in Hoxton’s Opinionated series devoted to art themes, movement, and mediums, pairing images with 65 essays challenging current notions of what constitutes art.The best art isn’t just created in art schools. Scratched into cave walls, molded in clay, embroidered onto clothing, sketched in the margins, painted on scrap cardboard in time snatched after work, perhaps in secret. Art is not only made inside academies and institutions by people with money and training, though sometimes the canon suggests otherwise. From Ukrainian pansky eggs to politically charged quilts, these 65 artworks challenge our preconceptions about what constitutes art, how it should be made and who should make it.

- Broken down into 60 bitesize topics that can be read in sequence or dipped into - perfect for the intelligent but time-poor reader - Highly visual, with an image to accompany each topic - One of the first titles in a growing series, Small Book, Big Idea, offering concise, intelligent and playful examinations of the pressing issues of our time Psilocybin. LSD. Ketamine. MDMA. These are the drugs that will change mental health treatment forever. We're on the cusp of a psychedelic revolution. But how did we get here? And if the drugs are so great, why aren't they legalized already? This book examines the long, turbulent history of psychedelics, from their ancient and spiritual significance to their astonishing medical potential, from Ancient India to 1960s San Francisco to the labs of today and tomorrow. It explores how they might prompt spiritual revelation, reveals their long cultural legacy and traces the development of psychedelic medicine, ultimately asking the question: how can these mind-altering substances alter the world for good?

- Broken down into 60 bitesize topics that can be read in sequence or dipped into - perfect for the intelligent but time-poor reader - Highly visual, with an image to accompany each topic - One of the first titles in a growing series, Small Book, Big Idea, offering concise, intelligent and playful examinations of the pressing issues of our time Anyone can go online, write something about what's going on the world, and share it with potentially millions of people. We are living in an era of radically democratized information. And it's a threat to democracy itself. Social media has made it easier than ever to spread falsehoods, amplified by its echo chambers and algorithms, and latched onto by politicians looking for convenient narratives. But fake news has a surprisingly long history. This book traces its evolution through rumor, conspiracy and misinformation, Ancient Greece to Donald Trump and beyond. It explores the origins of confirmation bias, some of the earliest instances of mass media manipulation, the deployment of fake news during war and the significance of the internet age, ultimately asking the question: how do we make sense of this post-truth world?